All articles tagged with #georgia law
Whitney Purvis, a former '16 & Pregnant' star, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly supplying drugs that caused a man's overdose death, and she previously left a heartfelt comment on the victim's obituary. The case highlights Georgia's recent law increasing penalties for drug-related deaths.
A pregnant woman declared brain dead in Georgia was kept on life support due to strict abortion laws, raising ethical and legal questions about medical decision-making and fetal rights, as her family was reportedly not involved in the decision to continue her care, leading to a rare case where her fetus was born prematurely after prolonged life support.
Donald Trump had his mugshot taken in the fourth criminal case against him, as required by a Georgia law mandating the procedure for accused felons. While Trump was spared the embarrassment of a mugshot in three prior cases, legal experts explain that it is a normal procedure in Georgia. Trump and his co-defendants were given favorable treatment, including negotiating their bond ahead of time and wearing their own clothes. Trump is the first US president to have his picture taken as part of the booking process. He maintains his innocence in all four cases.