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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.
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