Chapter 18 - The Doctor Explains Emma
Dr. Pierce testified.
He avoided exaggeration.
Claire had serious burns.
Trauma.
Pain.
Fetal distress.
Emergency cesarean medically necessary based on persistent abnormal tracing.
Could he prove shove directly caused every fetal change?
He could say trauma and maternal stress were significant contributors.
Could he say Emma would have died without surgery?
He said:
“There was meaningful risk of severe injury or death if fetal distress continued untreated.”
Could he say Julian intended that?
“No.”
Burn surgeon testified grafting.
NICU doctor testified prematurity.
No permanent neurological injury identified.
Emma developed normally so far.
Good.
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Prosecution did not turn healthy child into fictional lifelong victim.
Truth was strong enough.
