The story of a 10-year-old rape victim who was forced to travel across state lines to get an abortion sparked debates about abortion access and journalism ethics. Let us explain why …
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00:00The story of a 10-year-old rape victim who was forced across state lines to get an abortion
00:04has caused many debates. So what exactly all are people arguing about? Brute can explain in less
00:10than 60 seconds. Several Republican lawmakers and right-wing media outlets quickly expressed
00:16doubt about the story after President Joe Biden referenced it in a speech about abortion access.
00:21They questioned the one source story which was dependent on the statements from an Indianapolis
00:27doctor who performs abortions. And skeptics wondered if the story was made up to further
00:32the pro-choice agenda. Earlier this month, however, Ohio officers really did arrest a 27-year-old man
00:38who confessed to raping the girl at least twice. And although the arrest has seemed to help confirm
00:43the story, it hasn't changed the mind of many Ohio Republicans' views on abortion care. A special
00:49upcoming legislative session is expected to result in new abortion restrictions in the state.