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Ken Paxton wrongful death lawsuit over pregnant woman's death
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8 DAYS
47 FACTS
3 EVENTS
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 16
SEP 23 · Day 8
Friend of slain pregnant Texas woman on death penalty removal
Lee Gilley maintains his innocence.
Lee Gilley fled to Italy.
Prosecutors said Gilley had falsely insisted the death sentence remained possible.
SEP 17 · Day 2
Lawsuit claims Texas abortion ban caused pregnant woman's death
Walker was 20 weeks pregnant when she sought treatment.
The lawsuit was filed in San Antonio on Tuesday.
The lawsuit alleges that when Walker showed life-threatening conditions and asked for an abortion, the doctors sent her home.
SEP 16 · Day 1
Family of pregnant woman who died sues Ken Paxton for wrongful death
The lawsuit challenges Texas' abortion ban as unconstitutional.
Ken Paxton is a Republican currently running for Senate who has repeatedly defended Texas' abortion ban.
Last year, Paxton arrested eight people linked to a midwife accused of performing illegal abortions.