Muslim Dad Jailed for Threats against Daughter


	Muslim Dad Jailed for Threats against Daughter

Antara

11-11-2009 8:01 AM

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lack of honor, islam, violence against women, rifqa bary

Antara says:

“Mr. Al Mezel has threatened his daughter with serious violence and has caused her to fear for her safety in the name of honour,”

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11-11-2009 9:32 AM

shaor

Not sure I get all this, he is in Canada and going to jail? she is in Ohio and under house arrest? Why on earth did she go to Ohio?

11-11-2009 9:35 AM

bignosemousie

Shaor, this article is talking about two different families. One is in Canada, the other is in the US.

11-11-2009 9:37 AM

shaor

Ahhh I see, thanks for explaining that mousie! First thing in the morning, my brain is still dead as I have yet to have my coffee

11-11-2009 9:39 AM

bignosemousie

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