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Kristin Lyerly: “Women who get an abortion would be charged for murder and…”

Featuring: Kristin Lyerly, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House Wisconsin, District 8

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Tennessee's Death Penalty Abortion Bill: Dr. Nikki Zite on What It Means for Women

Published | Video Starts at 01:12

Nikki, thank you for joining me today. Thank you for having me, girl. What is happening in Tennessee? I have been hearing whispers about this legislation that's being floated that Women who get an abortion would be charged for murder and the death penalty would be sought [in Tennessee]. Is that right? That is the rumor and it has been, you know, recorded and posted. But right now it is just a caption bill. (01:12–01:24)

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Asserts that proposed legislation in Tennessee could charge women who get an abortion with murder and seek the death penalty.

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