Ex-partner and abortion pill provider faced with lawsuit by Texas woman, claiming forced medication without approval

In a shocking turn of events, a Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against Christopher Cooprider and an abortion pill supplier, Aid Access, alleging that her pregnancy was terminated without her consent. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

According to the lawsuit, Cooprider, a local resident, ordered mifepristone and misoprostol, the two drugs used in a medication or chemical abortion, against the woman's wishes. The mifepristone pill was missing from its blister pack, leading the woman to suspect foul play. With the help of a neighbour, she turned over the packaging to the police.

The lawsuit, led by attorney Martha Ferguson, claims that Cooprider allegedly spiked the woman's drink with the abortion pills without her knowledge. Cooprider is alleged to have given the woman more than double the recommended dosage of the drug, leading to severe complications. After consuming the drink, the woman began hemorrhaging and cramping.

The Catholic Church, which opposes direct abortion, considering all human life sacred from conception to natural death, has been vocal in its opposition to such actions. However, the FDA argues that mifepristone poses statistically little risk to the mother in the early weeks of pregnancy.

It is important to note that the lawsuit does not list the Texas Heartbeat Act (S.B. 8) as among the state laws it says were violated. This law, which bans abortions once a foetal heartbeat is detected, has been a subject of much controversy and debate.

The attorney behind the case, Jonathan Mitchell, was the former Texas Solicitor General and played a role in crafting Texas' abortion ban. However, the coalition of pro-life opponents recently filed a suit over loosened restrictions on mifepristone by the Food and Drug Administration.

In 2024, the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a challenge to mifepristone, a decision that could have far-reaching implications for this case.

The woman, prior to the incident, described the baby as "a blessing" despite difficult circumstances. This tragic turn of events underscores the importance of informed consent and the need for strict regulations in the handling of such sensitive matters.

Kate Scanlon, a national reporter covering Washington for our website, is following this developing story closely. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Ex-partner and abortion pill provider faced with lawsuit by Texas woman, claiming forced medication without approval