Texas woman wrongfully charged with murder for self-managed abortion sues Starr County and DA for $1 million in damages.
A Texas woman who was wrongfully charged with murder after self-managing an abortion filed a federal lawsuit against Starr County and its district attorney, seeking $1 million in damages. Lizelle Gonzalez was arrested and charged with murder in 2022 over a self-induced abortion, and her case drew international attention. The charges were later dropped, and the State Bar of Texas fined and disciplined the district attorney involved in the case. Gonzalez's lawsuit claims that the arrest and subsequent media coverage have caused her significant harm and have permanently affected her standing in the community.
March 29, 2024
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