Legal Aspects - A woman in Texas is suing a US Marine, alleging he caused the death of their unborn child by spiking her drink with misoprostol pills [1] - The lawsuit includes text messages where the woman denied the Marine's requests for an abortion [2] - The lawsuit also targets the company that provided the drugs, potentially seeking larger financial compensation [3] - The Marine is accused of violating Texas and federal laws by providing abortion pills without being a physician [3] - The civil suit is the woman's primary legal recourse [4] - The government could potentially pursue a criminal prosecution if statute of limitations issues are not a factor [5] - Proving the drug was secretly administered may be challenging without an admission [6][9] - Texas' restrictive abortion laws strengthen the civil case, as violating these laws can establish negligence [7] - Texas law criminalizes causing the death of an unborn child, potentially leading to criminal charges [8] Evidence and Challenges - Text messages between the parties exist, but it's unclear if they contain an admission of wrongdoing [6][9] - Proving that the Marine actually placed the drug in the hot cocoa is a key challenge [9]