Texas DA To Dismiss Murder Charges Against Woman Accused Of 'Self-Induced Abortion'

Starr County District Attorney Gocha Allen Ramirez said that 26-year-old Lizelle Herrera 'cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her.'

Starr County District Attorney Gocha Allen Ramirez said that 26-year-old Lizelle Herrera"cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her."A Texas district attorney said Sunday that he has moved to dismiss a murder charge against a woman who authorities allege performed a “self-induced abortion.”

Starr County District Attorney Gocha Allen Ramirez released a statement saying that 26-year-old Lizelle Herrera “cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her.”"The issues surrounding this matter are clearly contentious, however based on Texas law and the facts presented, it is not a criminal matter."

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