| Abortion History: Doctor sent to Sing-Sing | |
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On October 18, 1939, Miss Alice Corbett, age 28, of Brooklyn, New York, died from complications of an illegal abortion. Dr. Allen F. Murphy was sentenced to 2-10 years in Sing-Sing for Alice's death. Alice's abortion was typical of pre-legalization abortions in that it was performed by a physician. Source: New York Times 12-17-40
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