UPDATE: A U.S. Marine has filed a countersuit against a Texas woman who accused him of spiking her drink with abortion pills, escalating a shocking legal battle that has captured national attention. Capt. Christopher Cooprider, aged 34, vehemently denies allegations made by Liana Davis, 37, claiming she is lying and responsible for the tragic loss of their unborn child.
In a lawsuit filed on August 30, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Cooprider alleges that Davis is falsely framing him after their relationship took a dark turn. Davis claims that on April 5, 2023, while she was eight weeks pregnant, Cooprider secretly dissolved at least 10 abortion pills into a cup of hot chocolate, leading to severe complications that resulted in her pregnancy loss.
Davis contends that after consuming the drink, she experienced profuse bleeding and cramping, yet Cooprider left her home and failed to respond to her desperate pleas for help. “I am gushing blood. Please hurry,” she texted him shortly after midnight, but he became unreachable.
Cooprider’s countersuit alleges that Davis’s pregnancy loss was due to various factors, including her age, a sexually transmitted disease, and alcohol consumption. He also claims that he ordered abortion pills at her request and provided some to her in February before the alleged incident.
Davis’s attorney, Jonathan Mitchell, dismissed Cooprider’s assertions, stating that he ordered the pills without Davis’s consent and acted against her explicit instructions. “Cooprider is guilty as sin and will be held to account for what he did,” Mitchell asserted, pledging to prove the claims against Cooprider in court.
In a shocking twist, Cooprider is seeking $100 million in damages, which he has pledged to donate to the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit aiding post-9/11 veterans. This counterclaim raises questions about the intentions behind the legal maneuvers and the impact on both parties involved.
The Corpus Christi Police Department has conducted an investigation into Davis’s claims but concluded that there was insufficient evidence to recommend criminal prosecution. An investigator with over a decade of experience found no active investigations involving Cooprider. The police stated that both their findings and those of the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office indicated that the elements of a crime could not be established.
The legal drama unfolds against the backdrop of a proposed Texas bill that would allow lawsuits against anyone mailing abortion pills, potentially making it the first law of its kind in the nation. This development adds an urgent layer to the already contentious issue of reproductive rights in the state.
As this case progresses, both parties are bracing for a courtroom showdown that promises to reveal more disturbing details about their tumultuous relationship and the events leading to the tragic pregnancy loss. The public continues to watch closely as the implications of this case resonate far beyond their personal narrative, spotlighting broader issues surrounding women’s health, legal rights, and accountability.
Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates on this developing story.
