Charges Being Dropped Against Texas Woman Arrested for ‘Illegal Abortion’ in Rio Grande Valley

April 11, 2022

(Dallas Morning News) – In a sudden turn of events, Starr County District Attorney Gocha Ramirez announced in a news release Sunday that his office is dismissing the indictment against Lizelle Herrera, who was arrested Thursday and charged with murder on accusations of a “self-induced abortion.” “The issues surrounding this matter are clearly contentious, however based on Texas law and the facts presented, it is not a criminal matter,” Ramirez said in a statement. (Read More)