Virginia naval officer sentenced to life for killing pregnant girlfriend who refused abortion

Emmanuel Coble, a U.S. Naval officer from Virginia, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his pregnant girlfriend, Raquiah King, who refused to abort despite his pressure.

This case highlights the reality that many women face coercion rather than free choice in abortion decisions.

A Charlotte Lozier Institute study found nearly 70 percent of women felt pressured to abort, challenging the idea that abortion is always voluntary. Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing legislation to protect women from coerced abortion.

Pro-life advocates emphasize the need to defend vulnerable mothers and unborn children from abuse masked as “choice.”

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