Caesarean mother's murder charge dropped

A 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.

Caesarean mother's murder charge dropped

A 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.

Under the plea bargain, prosecutors are recommending no prison time for Melissa Ann Rowland, 28. They said they dropped the murder charge based on her “mental health history”.

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