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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