Shirley Wheeler
She became the first woman to be criminally charged for having an abortion in 1971.
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Jun 25, 2022 • 24min
She had an illegal abortion in 1970 — and was charged with manslaughter
Shirley Wheeler, first woman charged for illegal abortion in 1971, discussed in podcast. Story highlights legal uncertainties, challenges faced in getting abortion in 1966, secrecy and risks of illegal abortions in 1970, impact on abortion rights activism, and legal ramifications of abortion and pregnancy outcomes.
