Iowa woman accused of trying to kill unborn baby in fall down stairs; Charged with attempted feticide

a Burlington woman was arrested on allegations she tried to abort her pregnancy because she was mad at her husband. ... (Christine May) Taylor reportedly told a nurse she intentionally fell down the stairs of her home because she wanted to get rid of her unborn child. ...

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Iowa woman accused in attempted fetus death

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) - A Burlington woman is accused of trying to end her pregnancy by allegedly falling down stairs because police say she was mad at her husband.

Christine Taylor is charged with attempted feticide. She was arrested on Wednesday after receiving treatment at a hospital.

Police were called to a hospital late Tuesday after Taylor reportedly told a nurse she intentionally fell down the stairs of her home because she wanted to end her pregnancy.

A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 29.

A telephone call to the Des Moines County attorney's office on Friday was not immediately returned. It was not immediately known if Taylor had an attorney.

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