Published: 6 June 2026 at 02:33 Europe/London

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Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley made headlines after sharing their decision to end their pregnancy following a diagnosis of Down syndrome — a deeply personal choice now under fire online, with death threats and hateful messages flooding their social media despite widespread support. Jesse admits he braced for backlash but was stunned by its intensity, while both he and Ashley grapple with emotional and physical recovery. Amid the storm, they hope their openness can offer comfort to others facing similar decisions — even as the internet turns their private moment into a public spectacle.

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