Texas Suspends Midwife's License Amidst Allegations of Illegal Abortions

Midwife's License Suspended

• 📌 Maria Rohas, a midwife accused of performing illegal abortions, has had her license suspended by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration.
• ⚠️ The suspension is pending the outcome of her criminal case, which includes charges of illegal performance of an abortion and practicing medicine without a license.
• ⚖️ The allegations are stated to fall outside the scope of practice for midwives in Texas.

Defense Statement

• 💬 Rohas's attorney has stated that her client has not been formally charged but is being held on a warrant, describing the case as being in a "holding period."
• 🗣️ The attorney claims Rohas is a "respected member of the community" being subjected to "sensationalism and politicization" before formal charges are filed.
• ⚖️ The statement emphasizes that Rohas is presumed innocent under the law and that her reputation is being tarnished by speculation.