Massachusetts v. Bangs
Significance, Impact, Further Readings
Prosecution
The State of Massachusetts
Defendant
Isaiah Bangs
Crimes Charged
Causing an abortion, committing assault and battery on Lucy Holman and administering a harmful drug to her.
Chief Prosecutor
Solicitor General
Chief Defense Lawyer
Fay
Justices for the Court
Chief Justice Theophilus Parsons, Isaac Parker, Samuel Sewall
Justices Dissenting
None
Place
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Date of Decision
October term, 1812
Decision
Bangs was found not guilty.
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