Judge Grants New Trial for Woman Sentenced After Stillbirth

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A judge in Alabama ordered a new trial for Brooke Shoemaker, who was sentenced to 18 years for a stillbirth linked to alleged drug use, after new evidence suggested her pregnancy loss was caused by infection and genetic issues, not drugs. Prosecutors are appealing the decision, highlighting ongoing concerns about the prosecution of women for pregnancy-related conduct under Alabama's law.
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