Norfolk Man Sentenced for Spiking Drink with Abortion Drugs

Stuart Worby, a 40-year-old man from Dereham, Norfolk, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after secretly administering abortion drugs to a pregnant woman, resulting in her miscarriage at 15 weeks. The court heard that Worby crushed mifepristone into the victim's orange juice and later administered misoprostol while deceiving her during sexual activity. The victim, who had wished to keep the baby, expressed deep anguish over the loss, stating she felt she had 'failed to protect' her child and has struggled to conceive since the incident. Worby's conviction marks a troubling first in the UK for administering abortion drugs with malicious intent, highlighting serious concerns about manipulation in intimate relationships. Additionally, Nueza Cepeda, who helped supply the abortion pills, received a suspended 22-month sentence. The case has spurred discussions about the implications of at-home abortion services in the UK, as they enabled Worby to obtain the drugs without medical oversight.