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Story About 10-Year-Old Rape Victim Seeking An Abortion Is Unverified And Likely False

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, there has been an onslaught of fear-mongering from progressives about women not being able to receive necessary healthcare now that abortion is no longer federally protected. One story in particular has gone viral and caught the attention of the whole country.

By Gina Florio2 min read
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When President Biden announced his executive order to protect access to abortion, he told the story of a 10-year-old girl in Ohio who had been raped and was seeking an abortion across state lines. He used this story as a fear-mongering tactic to convince people that abortion is necessary and should be available on demand.