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Three women in Gambia have been charged following the death of a one-month-old girl who underwent female genital mutilation, highlighting ongoing debates and enforcement challenges despite the country's ban on the practice since 2015. The incident has sparked calls for stricter law enforcement and renewed discussions about cultural traditions versus women's rights.
CNN legal analyst Elie Honig criticized Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for "screw ups" in her prosecution of former President Trump, after a judge tossed six charges in her racketeering case. Honig called it "embarrassing" and a "setback," citing previous controversies including an alleged inappropriate relationship with a prosecutor and ethical concerns. While the central racketeering case remains, the dismissal of charges is seen as a blow to the prosecution.
France enshrines abortion access in its constitution, while the UK sees a rise in abortion convictions due to a law dating back to 1861, leading to at least one woman being incarcerated. The UK's abortion law has not been decriminalized, and women can still face prosecution for having the procedure. The law allows doctors to perform abortions under specific circumstances, but women can still face life imprisonment for having an illegal abortion. The recent increase in prosecutions may be linked to a rise in awareness of abortion pills, prompting calls for legal reform to end prosecutions of women for terminating pregnancies after the 24-week limit.
Former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal predicts that there will be "two more" indictments against former President Donald Trump in the near future, during an interview with White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. Katyal's statement suggests that legal action against Trump is ongoing and that additional charges may be brought against him in the coming months.