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Teen Couple Faces Charges After Abortion Medication Allegations | Durham News
A shocking incident in Durham involves an 18-year-old woman, Syeisha Johnson, accused of taking abortion medication during her third trimester—just days before giving birth to a newborn found alive in a toilet. Her boyfriend, Elijah Speight, says she ordered the pills from Virginia, meant for early pregnancies, not late-term use. Johnson now faces serious charges including child abuse and assault with intent to kill. The baby weighed under five and a half pounds. Authorities are still investigating the full timeline as both suspects make their first court appearances. This is a developing…
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