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Doctor Who Performed Abortion on 12-Year-Old Girl in Villa Ballester Clinic Speaks Out; Eight Fetuses Found
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Doctor Who Performed Abortion on 12-Year-Old Girl in Villa Ballester Clinic Speaks Out; Eight Fetuses Found

From La Naciรณn · (13m ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A doctor who performed an abortion on a 12-year-old girl in Villa Ballester has spoken out, asserting he acted legally and ethically.
  • The case gained attention after eight fetuses were found in a waste area of the clinic where the procedure took place.
  • The investigation is exploring potential links to a human trafficking network, with the girl reportedly a victim of sexual abuse.

This report from La Naciรณn delves into a deeply disturbing case that has shaken the community of Villa Ballester and raised serious questions about medical practices and potential exploitation. The testimony of Dr. Damiรกn Levy, who claims to have acted within the legal framework to assist a vulnerable minor, offers one perspective. However, the discovery of eight fetuses at the clinic casts a grim shadow, prompting a judicial investigation that is exploring all angles, including the abhorrent possibility of a human trafficking ring. The clinic's attempt to distance itself by stating they only provided infrastructure, while the foundation handled the medical team, adds another layer of complexity. From our perspective in Argentina, where discussions around reproductive rights and the protection of minors are paramount, this case underscores the critical need for transparency, ethical conduct, and robust oversight within healthcare facilities. The focus remains on uncovering the full truth and ensuring justice for all involved, especially the young victim.

Tengo la convicciรณn de haber realizado lo correcto en el marco legal vigente, acompaรฑando a la madre y a la niรฑa en esta situaciรณn, haciendo con la calidad y el respeto que se necesita.

โ€” Damiรกn LevyThe doctor, Damiรกn Levy, defends his actions in performing the abortion on the 12-year-old girl.
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Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.