WebOct 26, 2024 · The National Association for Pregnant Women (NAPW) has denounced the prosecution of Brittney Poolaw, 21, who was sentenced to 4 years in prison this month … WebOct 14, 2024 · Unable to afford bail, Poolaw has now spent more than 18 months behind bars for her miscarriage. Calling Poolaw's prosecution and conviction "shameful and …
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WebOct 26, 2024 · By Lauren Breslow. On October 5, 2024, a 20-year-old Native American woman, Brittney Poolaw, was convicted by an Oklahoma jury of manslaughter for the death of her 17-week-old, non-viable fetus.. Her conviction stands as a modern recapitulation of the historical violations that women, especially Black and Brown women, have endured … WebJan 7, 2024 · Brittney Poolaw brushed away tears as the paramedic on the witness stand raised his hand to point her out in the courtroom for the jury. She shook her head as he … phm 2020 conference
Outcry Over Woman Found Guilty of Manslaughter After
WebOct 17, 2024 · Poolaw, who was 19 at the time of the miscarriage, was taken to Comanche County Memorial Hospital in January 2024 after she reportedly gave birth at home. An autopsy later revealed the foetus had been 17 weeks old at the time. In October 2024, Poolaw was reportedly accused of causing her child to be stillborn due to her use of … WebOct 15, 2024 · Brittney Poolaw, 21, was convicted of second-degree manslaughter by a Comanche County jury on Oct. 5 for the death of her fetus that had a gestational age of … WebOn October 6th, 2024 Brittany Poolaw was sentenced to four years in prison following a conviction of first degree manslaughter after suffering a miscarriage at 17 weeks pregnant. The prosecution argued that the death of the fetus was caused by Poolaw’s use of methamphetamine, although the official cause of death could not be determined due … tsunagu facebook