Politics & Government
Should Touching Pregnant Bellies Be Illegal? It May Be in Pennsylvania
Pregnant women often get their bellies rubbed-- sometimes by complete strangers. Should that count as harassment?
A Pennsylvania man has been charged with harassment after allegedly hugging a pregnant woman and rubbing her stomach without consent, according to reports.
57-year-old Richard J. Beishline is now facing a summary offense, which could lead to fines, according to NBC News.
Pittsburgh attorney Phil DiLucente told NBC News that applying the state's law to this sort of case is not common.
"It’s extremely rare and uncommon," he told the news agency. "I have never heard or saw this ever being found."
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