Overview

• Selena Chandler-Scott, a 24-year-old Georgia woman, was arrested after a miscarriage and accused of improperly disposing of fetal remains in a dumpster.
• Tift County District Attorney Patrick Warren announced on April 4, 2025, that all charges against Chandler-Scott were dropped, citing medical findings that the fetus was non-viable and showed no signs of life or foul play.
• The case has intensified scrutiny of Georgia's abortion law, which grants personhood to fetuses, raising concerns about its implications for women experiencing pregnancy loss.
• Legal experts and advocates emphasize the growing trend of prosecuting pregnancy outcomes in states with restrictive abortion laws, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities.
• The district attorney criticized local police for acting prematurely, underscoring the need for careful review and medical evidence in sensitive cases involving pregnancy loss.