Rape Victim in Dispute Over Fetus Gives Birth
From Times Wire Reports
A mentally disabled rape victim whose pregnancy became the center of a court battle over whether a guardian can be appointed for a fetus has given birth.
The child, known as “Baby Girl S,” was placed in the temporary custody of the state Department of Children & Families.
The case drew national attention after Gov. Jeb Bush unsuccessfully asked the courts to appoint a guardian for the fetus, an unusual move that sparked a debate over treatment of the developmentally disabled and fetal rights.
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