West Virginia Attorney General: State Allows Unlimited Abortions Up to Birth
The attorney general of the state of West Virginia made a startling admission to the state legislature during a hearing this past week: West Virginia allows virtually unlimited abortions up to birth. Ref. Source 6
West Virginia House Passes Bill Banning Abortions After 20 Weeks
On a 79-17 vote Tuesday night, the West Virginia state House passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.B. 4588), a measure to ban abortions after 20 weeks based on scientific evidence that unborn children can feel pain during an abortion. Ref. Source 5
Parents Arrested After Taking Raped 11-Year-Old Daughter for Abortion
Parents of an 11-year-old girl in West Virginia have been arrested after arranging for an abortion following a case of pregnancy after possible incest. West Virginia State Police say they consented to the abortions and, the abortion clinic in question didn't report the abortion to authorities.
Michael and Amanda Adkins were arrested Friday night on charges of child neglect causing the risk of injury. While some licensed medical professionals were involved in getting information to authorities, WSAZ indicates the abortion clinic in Charleston that did an abortion did not report the clear case of statutory rape. Ref. Source 5
Grand Jury Indicts Parents Who Raped 11-Year-Old Daughter, Took Her for Abortion
A grand jury has indicted parents of an 11-year-old girl in West Virginia who were arrested after arranging for an abortion following a case of pregnancy after incest. West Virginia State Police say they consented to the abortion and the abortion clinic in question didn't report the abortion to authorities.
Michael and Amanda Adkins were arrested on charges of child neglect causing the risk of injury. While some licensed medical professionals were involved in getting information to authorities, WSAZ-TV indicates the abortion clinic in Charleston that did an abortion did not report the clear case of statadkinsutory rape. Ref. Source 8
West Virginia State House Passes Ban on Abortions After 20 Weeks
The West Virginia state House today passed a bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks by an 87-12 margin. The vote came on the same day West Virginians for Life held a rally at the state capitol. Ref. Source 9
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin Vetoes Ban on Abortions After 20 Weeks
For the second time in two years, pro-abortion West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has vetoed a bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy on unborn babies who studies show can feel intense pain. Ref. Source 7