Amari Marsh Cleared in Pregnancy Loss Case

Amari Marsh, a 23-year-old South Carolina State University student, faced criminal charges for murder/homicide by child abuse after experiencing a pregnancy loss in March 2023. Following an unexpected birth in her off-campus apartment, Marsh was initially unaware she was under criminal investigation, later spending 22 days in detention. In August 2024, a grand jury cleared her, and the case will not go to trial. Her ordeal highlights significant issues surrounding reproductive rights, healthcare disparities, and the criminalization of pregnancy loss, particularly affecting Black women. The climate surrounding these topics remains tense, especially in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, which has allowed states to restrict abortion rights. As the November elections approach, public sentiment is shifting, with 61% of voters supporting a federal law to restore a nationwide right to abortion.