Ohio Doctor Allegedly Forces Mother To take abortion Pill
The Ohio State Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC) physician accused of forcing a woman to take the abortion drug, Mifepristone, in 2024.
According to the official complaint, the physician attempted to force the abortion pill into the woman’s mouth. The attack resulted in the death of the unborn child.
The details of the altercation
At approximately 4:00 am on December 18, 2024, Abbas’ girlfriend allegedly woke to find him physically on top of her and attempting to force a crushed powder into her mouth. She fought to get away to call 911, only to have Abbas take the phone from her. She escaped the apartment and drove to the emergency room, where she received treatment but ultimately miscarried.
In an interview with the Board in July 2025, Abbas admitted to:
Researching and ordering Mifepristone and Misoprostol after learning his girlfriend was pregnant.
Using his estranged wife's personal identifying information to obtain the medication without her knowledge or consent.
Crushing the abortion medication for it to dissolve more quickly and adjusting the medication administration, not following the provided instructions, and substituting his own medical judgment.
Administering crushed pills to his girlfriend, but stated she agreed to take them.
Taking her phone and hanging up on the 911 call.
Throwing the remainder of the crushed pills out the window on his way to work.
The attack occurred just weeks after the victim told Abbas she was pregnant, and he told her he wanted her to get an abortion. Even though she did not want one, her baby still died because of how easy it is to obtain abortion-inducing drugs.
Additionally, Lucas County Det. Roy Schermerhorn requested a search warrant, stating,
"There is now taking place certain illegal activities, namely: Attempted Murder, Assault, and Disruption of Public Services."
The Board also raised concerns about the accuracy and integrity of the physician’s patient records surrounding the incident. This case is drawing statewide attention because it highlights larger national issues surrounding the abortion pill, often referred to as “medication abortion.”
Center for Christian Virtue Makes a Statement Regarding Abortion Pill
Pro-life leaders say this case in Toledo is not isolated but indicative of a growing problem. Center for Christian Virtue is calling on federal leadership to reinstate in-person medical evaluations before abortion pills are prescribed.
“A mother was assaulted, and her unborn child is now dead because of the FDA’s reckless decision to strip away medical safeguards on abortion drugs.
Under the Biden administration, common-sense safeguards ensuring women need to see a doctor before getting the abortion pill were rolled back, allowing predators like Abbas to order abortion pills online.
The Trump administration and the FDA need to take immediate action to protect women and ensure this never happens again, simply by restoring Obama-era regulations on the abortion pill, ensuring women see a doctor before getting the pill.”
— Aaron Baer, President of Center for Christian Virtue.
The story of the UTMC doctor underscores the risks associated with mail-order abortion pills and highlights the urgent need for laws that protect women’s health and unborn children’s lives.
An Increasingly Common Story
This story comes in the wake of another forced abortion pill story out of Texas, where Christopher Cooperider allegedly forced Liana Davis to take an abortion pill without her knowledge.
Based on court documents and text messages, Cooperider laced Davis’ drink with the abortion pill after she refused his pleas to get an abortion. This resulted in Davis violently bleeding out and being rushed to the hospital.
When the Abortion Pill Became Legal
The abortion pill, mifepristone, became legal in the United States on September 28, 2000, when it was approved by the FDA during the Clinton administration.
At the time, the drug was placed under strict medical safeguards known as Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS). These protections ensured that a woman had to see a certified physician in person, receive an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy was not ectopic, and attend a follow-up appointment to check for complications.
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Under the Clinton and Obama administrations, the abortion pill became legal and increasingly accessible.
Over time, however, those safety requirements were loosened. In 2016, under the Obama administration, the FDA expanded access and allowed more providers to prescribe the pill. In 2021, the Biden administration removed the in-person doctor visit requirement, allowing abortion pills to be ordered online and delivered through the mail without a medical exam. In 2023, retail pharmacies were cleared to dispense the pill.
These changes made abortion easier to obtain and increased health risks for women.
How The Abortion Pill Works
The abortion pill regimen typically involves two medications: mifepristone, which blocks the hormone progesterone and causes the developing baby to detach from the uterine wall, and misoprostol, which induces contractions to expel the baby from the womb.
This process can lead to severe complications. Documented abortion pill side effects include intense bleeding, incomplete abortion requiring emergency surgery, infection, and in some cases, death. Several reported cases nationally involve women experiencing hemorrhaging at home without medical supervision, resulting in emergency hospitalization.
Abortion Pill REVERSAL
Thanks to the Abortion Pill Reversal, thousands of women have successfully reversed the abortion pill and chosen hope over regret. Learn more at abortionpillreversal.com.
Be part of the solution
Organizations like Center for Christian Virtue make a daily effort to stand against the dark realities of abortion and increasing access to the abortion pill, but we cannot do it alone.
Politicians and media need to hear from people like you.
Join us in making your voice heard by taking part in Center for Christian Virtue’s Action Alert. This will alert US Senators, Representatives, and HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy to reinstate the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies for the abortion pill.
For more information, contact CCV at 513-733-5775 or contact@ccv.org. For media inquiries, email media@ccv.org.
As Ohio's largest Christian public policy organization, Center for Christian Virtue seeks the good of our neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel.
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