Lingle v. State

Appellant was convicted and fined $1,000.00 for having performed an abortion.

Jane Doe 1 testified at the call of the State that she became pregnant about two weeks prior to Thanksgiving, 1969, the pregnancy arising out of intimate relations with Richard Roe, Jr. 2 Miss Doe’s testimony tended further to show that Richard Roe, Sr., 3 recommended and procured the abortion out of which arose this prosecution. Mr. Roe, Sr., took the stand in behalf of the appellant and denied any involvement in the matter. Miss Doe identified appellant as the person who performed the abortion.

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Appellant contends…