Mica Miller could have been helped by "coercive control" legislation stalled in the South Carolina legislature, says the attorney for her grieving family. Miller killed herself after being abused by her husband, her family says, accusations he denies.
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Mica Miller did not appear to leave a will, leading to court battles between her immediate family and husband, and continuing a story that has drawn nationwide attention after the death of the 30-year-old.
Four years ago, a South Carolina lawmaker filed a bill that would criminalize "coercive control," with punishments of up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Since that time, efforts to get such a law on the books have stalled in both chambers of the General Assembly.