[Brooklyn, USA] A woman was forced to give birth in a Brooklyn criminal court on a courtroom bench while shackled and in full view of courtroom personnel.

"Why are more women choosing not to have kids?!"

Maybe because you rob them of their fucking dignity and identity when they do.

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And here's People magazine framing it like a happy joyful occasion

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Waterpumpee@lemmus.org · 33 pts · 16d (6 replies)

I mean, she could probably sue now for the trauma induced, probably overroll any jufgement this judge made because they shown ill manners in their court.

Ptsf@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 15d

If she has money or time and resources... Maybe?

Klear@piefed.world · 8 pts · 16d (4 replies)

Ah, so all is fine then.

EggInDisguise@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 7 pts · 16d (2 replies)

"I like pancakes"

"so you hate waffles then???"

grrgyle@slrpnk.net · 9 pts · 16d (1 reply)

Love your work, but I think it's a valid response to someone immediately silver-lining (minimizing) such a harrowing experience.

Klear@piefed.world · 11 pts · 16d

Especially since suing will require her to go through the justice system again, probably the last thing she wants after this.

FatVegan@leminal.space · 6 pts · 15d

It's crazy. Like my worst memory is not even comparable to what that lady wrnt through. But i still remember it, and setimes it keeps me up, even 20 years later and it having no real consequence really at all.

victorz@lemmy.world · 23 pts · 16d

While shackled?? Bruh

BiggestPiggest@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 15d

It’s probably interesting to them to watch the exact moment when republicans go from caring about the unborn baby to no longer believing they have a right to anything.