The doctors , Steven Brigham and Nicola Riley , had faced identical charges : five counts each of first-degree murder , five of second-degree murder and one of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder . Murder charges are dropped against two doctors over late-term abortions they performed . Score: 7 Maryland is one of 38 states with fetal homicide laws .
Murder charges are dropped against two doctors over late-term abortions they performed . Score: 7 Maryland is one of 38 states with fetal homicide laws .