Where a Miscarriage Lands You in Jail

JUSTICE FOR ONE

Maria Teresa Rivera was accused of self-inducing an abortion and sentenced to 40 years for suffering a miscarriage.

Published Jun. 10 2016 1:00AM EDT

articles/2016/06/10/where-a-miscarriage-lands-you-in-jail/160609-feldman-elsalvador-tease_ddwnjl — Vladimir Chicas/agrupacionciudadana.org

When Maria Teresa Rivera regained consciousness in an El Salvador hospital after suffering a miscarriage at home, she was handcuffed and hauled off to jail.

Accused

Emily Feldman

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Where a Miscarriage Lands You in Jail

Maria Teresa Rivera was accused of self-inducing an abortion and sentenced to 40 years for suffering a miscarriage.

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Emily Feldman