DOJ Employee Charged with Capital Murder for Allegedly Drugging Pregnant Girlfriend
Justin Anthony Banta faces capital murder charges for allegedly spiking his girlfriend's drink with an abortion pill against her will, leading to severe health complications.
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Overview
- Justin Anthony Banta, a DOJ IT employee, was arrested in Texas for allegedly drugging his pregnant girlfriend with an abortion pill.
- The girlfriend wanted to keep the baby, but Banta allegedly attempted to induce an abortion without her consent.
- Banta faces capital murder charges and is accused of tampering with evidence by resetting his phone to delete incriminating data.
- The incident led to the girlfriend experiencing severe health issues, prompting an emergency room visit where the baby's health was confirmed.
- Authorities collected Banta's cell phone as evidence in the ongoing investigation into this serious criminal case.
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"…A man in Texas has been charged with murder after he allegedly slipped an abortion drug into his pregnant girlfriend's drink."
BBC News·22d·FAQ
Justin Anthony Banta has been released from jail after posting a bond for the capital murder charge and an evidence-tampering charge. He is awaiting further legal proceedings.
Authorities believe Banta accessed his phone remotely and performed a 'reset,' thereby deleting crucial evidence related to the case.
The girlfriend experienced severe health complications, including extreme fatigue and heavy bleeding, leading to a miscarriage. She visited the emergency room after these symptoms began.
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