The state of abortions rights in America recently got bleaker:

A woman accused of murder because she allegedly refused a caesarean section that could have saved her unborn twin denied the charge today, rejecting claims she avoided the surgery because she feared scarring.

The implications of these charges are clear enough:

Critics of the charges say the case could affect abortion rights and open the door to the prosecution of mothers who smoke, fail to follow their obstetrician’s diet or take some other action that endangers a fetus.