Teen Couple Faces Charges After Abortion Medication Allegations | Durham News

A shocking incident in Durham involves an 18-year-old woman, Syeisha Johnson, accused of taking abortion medication during her third trimester—just days before giving birth to a newborn found alive in a toilet. Her boyfriend, Elijah Speight, says she ordered the pills from Virginia, meant for early pregnancies, not late-term use. Johnson now faces serious charges including child abuse and assault with intent to kill. The baby weighed under five and a half pounds. Authorities are still investigating the full timeline as both suspects make their first court appearances. This is a developing story with major legal and medical implications. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97194c1d6e3783a0