My name is Jacob, and I’m writing this as Jasmine Bell’s brother. My sister, Jasmine Bell, is facing 13 years to life in prison for trying to end her own pregnancy at home. She didn’t harm anyone — she was scared, alone, and desperate after being denied access to safe medical care.

Instead of receiving help, she was criminalized. Now she’s sitting in a jail cell for something that should have been met with compassion and support. This case is emblematic of a broken system where people in crisis are punished for trying to survive. No one should have to choose between silence, pain, or prison for making a deeply personal medical decision.

This situation hits close to home for me because Jasmine is my sister. I’ve seen her pain, her fear, and her courage. I’ve watched her be treated like a criminal when all she needed was care. Witnessing someone you love endure such hardships makes you understand how easily compassion can disappear when laws fail the individuals they should protect.

I implore the relevant authorities, including the judicial system, to review Jasmine Bell’s case. Her actions were born out of desperation in a situation that demanded care and understanding, not condemnation. Her sentencing requires a careful reevaluation, taking into account the dire circumstances and lack of available medical resources that drove her decision.

We need to question and challenge a legal system that unjustly penalizes vulnerable individuals. This petition is not only about justice for Jasmine but a call to uphold the values of compassion and humanity in our society.

Please sign and share this petition — every signature raises a collective voice for fairness and empathy in our community. Together, we can advocate for the dignity and justice Jasmine deserves.