SC high court overturns mother’s conviction for killing unborn child



MyrtleBeachOnline.com reports:

The S.C. Supreme Court on Monday overturned a conviction that sent a Conway woman to prison for 12 years.

The court ruled that Regina McKnight, who was convicted in 2001 of homicide by child abuse after being accused of killing her unborn child with cocaine, must be granted a new trial.

McKnight v. State, No. 26484 (SC May 12, 2008)



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