Marine Files Countersuit Against Woman Claiming Drink Contamination
UPDATE: A U.S. Marine has filed a countersuit against a Texas woman who alleges he spiked her drink with abortion pills. Captain Christopher Cooprider, 34, denies the claims made by Liana Davis, 37, and argues that she is responsible for the loss of their unborn child, as outlined in his legal filing on August 30, 2023.
Davis accuses Cooprider of secretly adding at least 10 abortion pills to a cup of hot chocolate on April 5 when she was eight weeks pregnant. According to her lawsuit, after rejecting his pleas to terminate the pregnancy, she experienced severe complications that night. Cooprider allegedly ceased communication when Davis reached out for help, claiming she was hemorrhaging.
In his countersuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Cooprider asserts that Davis fabricated the allegations to deflect blame. He cites several contributing factors to the pregnancy loss, including her age, a sexually transmitted disease, and failure to seek timely medical assistance. Notably, he claims to have ordered abortion pills at her request and provided them to her two months prior to the alleged incident.
Davis’ attorney, Jonathan Mitchell, quickly dismissed Cooprider’s assertions, stating they would prove the Marine’s “abject lies” in court. He emphasized, “Cooprider is guilty as sin and will be held to account for what he did.”
The Corpus Christi Police Department previously investigated Davis’ claims and reported that it found no evidence to support her allegations. The police stated that the investigation, conducted by an experienced detective, concluded that the elements of a crime could not be established, and there are currently no active investigations involving Cooprider. The department encouraged media inquiries but denied requests for additional documents, citing confidentiality laws.
Cooprider is seeking $100 million in damages from Davis, with intentions to donate the amount to the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit supporting veterans and service members. Meanwhile, Davis’ lawsuit, filed on August 11, includes text messages that purportedly reveal Cooprider’s initial support for her to seek an abortion.
The lawsuit also names Aid Access and Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, who operates the online service that delivered the abortion pills. Neither party has commented on the ongoing litigation.
As the legal battle unfolds, it coincides with legislative movements in Texas to allow lawsuits against anyone mailing abortion pills—a potential landmark law if signed by the governor.
This case is drawing significant public interest, not only for its serious allegations but also for its implications on reproductive rights in a state where access to such medical procedures is already highly controversial. As both parties prepare for court, the stakes continue to rise, and the situation remains fluid.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
