Georgia Judge Strikes Down Abortion Ban After Tragic Death of Amber Thurman
The family of Amber Thurman plans to sue for medical malpractice, citing preventable delays under restrictive abortion laws.
- Amber Thurman died in 2022 after a Georgia hospital delayed a life-saving procedure due to the state's abortion laws.
- Judge Robert McBurney ruled the abortion ban unconstitutional, highlighting women's rights to control their own bodies.
- Thurman's family, represented by attorney Ben Crump, intends to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital.
- A state committee found Thurman's death preventable, attributing it to the hospital's delayed action.
- The family commended Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz for highlighting Thurman's case during a recent debate.