Woman in Prison for Killing Unborn Child to Get New Trial The S.C. Supreme Court on Monday overturned a conviction that sent a Conway woman to prison for 12 years. The court ruled that Regina McKnight, who was convicted in 2001 of homicide by child abuse after being accused of killing her unborn child with cocaine, must be granted a new trial. McKnight gave birth to a stillborn, 5-pound girl May 15, 1999. The baby's age was estimated at between 34 and 37 weeks. [continues 656 words]
