Texas DA to drop murder charge against woman arrested over 'self-induced abortion'

Gocha Allen Ramirez, the district attorney of Texas' Starr County, announced on Sunday that he will dismiss the murder case against Lizelle Herrera, a 26-year-old woman arrested in connection with a "self-induced abortion." Ramirez said that after reviewing the case, he has decided to file a motion on Monday to drop the indictment. "It is my hope that with the dismissal of this case, it is made clear that Ms. Herrera did not commit a criminal act under the laws of the state of Texas," he stated....