AllSides

Yes, Georgia woman was arrested after having miscarriage. Here are the facts

Abortion

From the Left

In late March 2025, social media users and news reports made varying claims about an incident relating to a Georgia woman's arrest after her miscarriage.

Police arrested 24-year-old Georgia resident Selena Maria Chandler-Scott after following up on the report of a witness who said they saw her put fetal remains in a dumpster. Emergency medical services determined Chandler-Scott miscarried and police sent the fetus for an autopsy, where the coroner determined it was at a gestational age of 19 weeks. As of this writing, there have been no reported instances of a baby that premature surviving. 

AllSides Picks

More News about Abortion

News from the Left

News from the Center

News from the Right