TOLEDO — U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno is pressing for federal charges against a Toledo-area doctor accused of forcing abortion drugs on his then-girlfriend, escalating a case the Ohio Republican wants federal prosecutors to resolve.
Moreno is urging federal prosecutors to wrap up the case against the doctor, who allegedly coerced his then-girlfriend into taking abortion drugs. The senator’s push for a federal prosecution could also affect access to the most common abortion pill, which has faced mounting legal and political scrutiny.
The case has become a flashpoint in the national debate over abortion-pill access, drawing fresh attention in Ohio. Moreno has framed the matter as one of criminal accountability for the alleged coercion of the woman involved.
Federal prosecutors have not said whether they will bring charges. The case remains under review as Moreno continues to press for action, and advocates on both sides of the abortion debate are watching closely given its potential implications for how abortion-pill regulations are applied nationwide.
