Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJesse Ridgway posted on X, condemning the 'hate and vitriol' they received, including death threats and personal insults (Getty)YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley terminated their pregnancy after their unborn baby was diagnosed with Down syndrome. The couple publicly shared their decision, which subsequently led to intense online criticism and hateful messages. Jesse Ridgway posted on X, condemning the 'hate and vitriol' they received, including death threats and personal insults. He criticized the hypocrisy of some online critics who used religious justifications for their abusive comments. Ridgway emphasized the importance of sharing their vulnerable story to highlight real suffering and encourage others to speak their truth despite online negativity. In fullYouTubers who terminated pregnancy due to Down syndrome say they received death threatsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in