Police used Flock to find a woman after a self-managed abortion — then considered charges
@404mediaco · 404 Media · October 7, 2025 · United States
404 Media: police said they used Flock to locate a woman who self-administered an abortion 'for her safety.' Court records showed they also considered charging her as part of a death investigation.
Why it is in the file
Mission-creep cite beyond stalking exes: ALPR lookup in a reproductive-care context, with the 'safety' framing contradicted by charging discussions.
Police used Flock cameras to search for a woman who self-administered an abortion. They said it was for her safety. But new court documents show they considered charging her with a crime as part of a 'death investigation'.
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