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A popular YouTuber and his wife have drawn intense online backlash from Christian and pro-life figures after the couple announced they had aborted their baby because test results came back positive for Down syndrome. Jesse Ridgway’s June 3 post that he and his wife, Ashley, had ended the pregnancy went viral, leading to people to call the decision “evil,” “horrible,” and the act of “sick degenerate.”
Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of abortion that some might find disturbing.
“This was a devastating story to see,” said Live Action President Lila Rose. “Every life is precious. No child should receive the death penalty for having a disability. This is why we need to ban abortion. Rest in peace, sweet baby.”
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Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of abortion that some might find disturbing.
“This was a devastating story to see,” said Live Action President Lila Rose. “Every life is precious. No child should receive the death penalty for having a disability. This is why we need to ban abortion. Rest in peace, sweet baby.”
Jesse Ridgway and Wife, Ashley, Announce Pregnancy, Then Down Syndrome Test Results
Jesse Ridgway is a filmmaker and digital creator who rose to fame through his viral, multi-year scripted YouTube mockumentary, “The Psycho Series.” Alongside his wife Ashley, who frequently co-stars in his videos, Jesse continues to produce a variety of dramatic alternate-reality web series, gaming content, and personal, reality-style daily vlogs documenting their family life.Continued below.
Popular YouTubers Face Online Firestorm From Christian Leaders for Aborting Baby That Tested Positive for Down Syndrome
Jesse Ridgway and his wife, Ashley, have drawn intense online backlash because they aborted their baby after he tested positive for Down syndrome.
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