Mother escapes jail over ‘Caesarean murder’

UTAH woman charged with murder for allegedly delaying a Caesarean section that could have saved one of her twins has pleaded guilty to child endangerment.

Fri, 09 Apr, 2004 - 01:00

Under the plea bargain, prosecutors are recommending no prison time for 28-year-old Melissa Ann Rowland.

They said they dropped the murder charge based on her “mental health history”.

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Courts Place: Salt Lake City Place: US Person: Melissa Ann Rowland Person: David Yocom Person: Yocom Person: Rowland Organisation: National Organisation for Women, Planned Parenthood Organisation: American Civil Liberties Union

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