Mallory Loyola, from Tennessee, is the first ever mom to be charged under a new law that makes it a illegal to take drugs while pregnant.

Authorities are categorizing the crime as “assault.” The 26-year-old admitted to smoking meth days before giving birth.

Loyola, was arrested this week after both she and her newborn infant tested positive for meth, according to ABC News affiliate WATE-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee. Continue reading →