A Pregnancy That Changed Texas Law, Part 1

A Pregnancy That Changed Texas Law, Part 1

70 Million

Shandra Williams had experienced five miscarriages by the time she and her husband Dawayne became pregnant with their son. Then she was arrested. Reporter Rowan Moore Gerety travels to Victoria, Texas, where Williams’ harrowing story of being pregnant behind bars unknowingly launched a reform movement.

 

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