Overview

• Selena Chandler-Scott, a Georgia woman, was arrested in March after suffering a miscarriage and accused of improperly disposing of the fetus.
• On April 4, 2025, Tift County District Attorney Patrick Warren announced all charges were dropped, citing the lack of legal grounds for prosecution.
• A medical examiner determined the fetus was non-viable at 19 weeks and showed no signs of breathing or foul play at the time of the miscarriage.
• The case drew national attention to Georgia's 2019 abortion law, which grants fetal personhood and has been criticized for criminalizing pregnancy outcomes.
• Advocates argue the incident underscores the need for legal clarity and the harmful impact of restrictive reproductive policies on women.