A U.S. Army captain stationed in Washington state, Brandon Jones-Adams, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for secretly administering an abortion drug to a junior enlisted soldier who was pregnant with his child. Jones-Adams pleaded guilty to charges of intentionally killing his unborn child, domestic violence, fraternization, and conduct unbecoming of an officer.
The drug mifepristone, which is used to terminate pregnancies, was slipped into the victim's drink on August 21, 2025, leading to severe cramping and the loss of the pregnancy at 13 weeks. The incident occurred while both individuals were completing a rotation in South Korea.
Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the nonprofit advocacy group Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, commented on the case, highlighting concerns about the accessibility of abortion drugs and the potential for coercion. The case has prompted anti-abortion groups to call for regulatory changes regarding the distribution of abortion drugs, particularly in light of a lawsuit challenging the FDA's recent rule changes that allow for telehealth prescriptions and mail-order services.