Roland S. Martin
February 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Judge Hatchett’s Son On A Mission After Wife Dies During Child Birth
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- 1We've heard the devastating statistics about maternal mortality, but behind every number is a family forever changed by preventable tragedy.
- 2Kira was the embodiment of health and vitality - a marathon runner with a pilot's license who loved skydiving.
- 3The delivery itself went smoothly.
- 4Hours passed without the promised scan.
- 5The medical records later revealed that Kira was declared a surgical emergency at 6:45 PM, yet she wasn't taken back to surgery until after midnight.
Overview
We've heard the devastating statistics about maternal mortality, but behind every number is a family forever changed by preventable tragedy. Charles Johnson, son of TV Judge Hatchett, knows this reality all too well. In 2016, he lost his wife Kira Johnson during what should have been a routine C-section delivery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
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