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Texas man sues 3 women for allegedly aiding his ex-wife obtain abortion medication

JURIST

Marcus Silva’s petition states that under Texas’ murder and wrongful-death statutes, a self-managed abortion is the crime of murder, and the three women can be sued for wrongful death. Silva is demanding nominal, compensatory and punitive damages amounting to $1 million.

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