Issue a full and immediate pardon for Indiana resident Purvi Patel.

The Issue

This petition is to pardon Indiana resident Purvi Patel on the charges of feticide and neglect of a dependent related to a miscarriage that occurred shortly after her 20th week of pregnancy. Her trial included such unscientific "evidence" as a lung-float test and her affect while hospitalized, as well as a focus on her ambivalence toward her pregnancy and her alleged purchase of medication to end her pregnancy, even though a blood test showed an absence of such medication. A conviction due to a miscarriage sets a very serious and dangerous precedent. (As stated in https://petitions.whitehouse.gov). This is a world wide women's rights issue. And it is outrageous! 

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The Issue

This petition is to pardon Indiana resident Purvi Patel on the charges of feticide and neglect of a dependent related to a miscarriage that occurred shortly after her 20th week of pregnancy. Her trial included such unscientific "evidence" as a lung-float test and her affect while hospitalized, as well as a focus on her ambivalence toward her pregnancy and her alleged purchase of medication to end her pregnancy, even though a blood test showed an absence of such medication. A conviction due to a miscarriage sets a very serious and dangerous precedent. (As stated in https://petitions.whitehouse.gov). This is a world wide women's rights issue. And it is outrageous! 

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Feminine HarborPetition StarterCreator of Feminine Harbor: the stop over for women who know where they come from, and who are not afraid of where they are headed. Anchored by real women, to real relationships, creating safe spaces for education and dialogue on women's issues.

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Petition created on April 1, 2015