What: A deep dive explanation into a case in Ohio where a woman who miscarried a nonviable fetus at 21 weeks could be indicted for “abuse of a corpse” because she miscarried into the toilet.
Why it matters: This case has gotten a lot of attention for its gory details, but the New York Times does a good job explaining just how unusual the legal charges are.
Source: New York Times
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