Justin Anthony Banta, a U.S. Department of Justice IT worker, has been charged with capital murder after allegedly drugging his pregnant girlfriend to induce an abortion. This incident occurred after she expressed her intention to carry the pregnancy to term, despite Banta's suggestion to pursue an abortion. Following the incident, Banta is accused of tampering with evidence by remotely resetting his phone to erase data related to the case. In Texas, abortion is illegal after about six weeks gestation, and there are ongoing legislative efforts to restrict access to abortion-related medications.
Authorities say Banta suggested his girlfriend get an abortion via Plan C, but when she refused, he allegedly slipped a drug into her drink.
According to the Parker County Sheriff's Office, Banta tampered with evidence after an investigation began, remotely resetting his phone to delete incriminating information.
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