Texas Woman Sues After Wrongful Murder Charge for Abortion

Lizelle Gonzalez seeks damages exceeding $1 million, highlighting the legal and societal debates over abortion rights.

Lizelle Gonzalez, who was wrongfully charged with murder for a self-induced abortion in Texas in 2022, is suing Starr County and its top prosecutors.
Gonzalez was arrested and spent three days in jail after hospital staff reported her abortion to the district attorney's office, despite Texas law exempting women from facing criminal charges for aborting pregnancies.
The lawsuit accuses Starr County, District Attorney Gocha Ramirez, and Assistant District Attorney Alexandria Barrera of providing false information to pursue the charge.
Ramirez faced disciplinary action from the State Bar of Texas, including a fine and a one-year probated suspension of his license.
The case has sparked national attention and debate over abortion rights and the legal protections for women seeking abortions.