Misc Libyan Woman Facing Charges for Claiming Rape - Page 2

vailpass · 03-29-2011, 05:24 PM

Those whacky people over in that part of the world are at it again. Iran, Iraq, Libya, etc.....what a great place to raise a daughter.

TRIPOLI, Libya - A Libyan woman who burst into a Tripoli hotel to tell foreign journalists how she was gang raped by Moammar Gadhafi's troops will face criminal charges, a government spokesman said on Tuesday.

The spokesman, Moussa Ibrahim, said the men accused by Iman al-Obeidi are now suing her. A son of a high ranking Libyan official was among those she claimed had raped her, he said.

"The boys she accused are bringing a case against her because it's a very grave offense to accuse someone of a sexual crime," Ibrahim told reporters in the Libyan capital.

Al-Obeidi made headlines when she rushed distraught into Tripoli's Rixos Hotel on Saturday, seeking to speak to foreign media. She claimed she was detained by a number of Gadhafi troops at a Tripoli checkpoint on Wednesday. She said they were drinking whiskey and handcuffed her, and that 15 men later raped her.

Al-Obeidi's claim could not be independently verified. The Associated Press only identifies rape victims who volunteer their names.

As she started to tell her story, al-Obeidi was tackled by waitresses and government minders and dragged away from the hotel, and has since been missing. Her parents claim she is held hostage at Gadhafi's compound in the Libyan capital.

Libyan authorities have alternately labeled al-Obeidi a drunk, a prostitute and a thief.

Ibrahim on Tuesday refused to discuss al-Obeidi's whereabouts. But in an interview with the AP on Sunday, he had said she was with her sister in the Libyan capital. He also said at the time that police have a file on al-Obeidi for prostitution and petty theft.

However, al-Obeidi's parents told satellite Al-Jazeera Television on Monday that their daughter is a lawyer now pursuing a post-graduate degree.

The mother said she received a phone call Monday from an unidentified caller, purportedly from the Gadhafi camp, telling her al-Obeidi is held at the Tripoli compound and asking her to instruct her daughter to change the rape claim in return for freedom and other benefits such as cash or a new house.

The parents lauded their daughter's courage in stepping forward about her ordeal. It was unclear where they spoke from and Al-Jazeera did not provide their names.

The London-based Amnesty International said Monday that al-Obeidi's account was "stomach-churning" and called on Libyan authorities to launch "an independent and impartial investigation" into the case, reveal al-Obeidi's whereabouts and set her free.

Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articl...#ixzz1I29rsDfd

chiefsnorth · 03-29-2011, 06:37 PM

The religion of peace strikes again

Bring on Sharia, I say

**Donger** · 03-29-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

Well Obama made the right decision in Libya thats obviously the message failpass is putting out. Good for you for supporting our president in a time of war.

Now its headed to DC

It's not war. It's kinetic military action.

LiveSteam · 03-29-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

It's not war. It's kinetic military action.

I was so hoping to hear him say this last night. I missed about 90 seconds of his speech. Maybe he did say it????????

shirtsleeve · 03-29-2011, 06:56 PM

Lets face it. We are now all watching the Obama apologists twisting and dancing in the wind, just the way the Bush apologists did. They both look rediculous. But I expected better from the outraged left under Bush than this two faced apology for the ONE who has now failed them for yet another time....

Does this get this thread where it belongs?

**Donger** · 03-29-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shirtsleeve

Lets face it. We are now all watching the Obama apologists twisting and dancing in the wind, just the way the Bush apologists did. They both look rediculous. But I expected better from the outraged left under Bush than this two faced apology for the ONE who has now failed them for yet another time....

Does this get this thread where it belongs?

Yes. Anyone who spells ridiculous incorrectly is banned forthwith. Sorry.

shirtsleeve · 03-29-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Yes. Anyone who spells ridiculous incorrectly is banned forthwith. Sorry.

srsly? grammar police on a mssge bd?

I iz so fukink insalted.

seclark · 03-29-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shirtsleeve

srsly? grammar police on a mssge bd?

I iz so fukink insalted.

yo ss. don't diss donger, or you'll be paying $175 to fill up your pinto.
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**Donger** · 03-29-2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirtsleeve

srsly? grammar police on a mssge bd?

I iz so fukink insalted.

That wasn't grammar. That was spelling.

**Gadzooks** · 03-29-2011, 07:30 PM

It's a well known fact that kadafi and his followers are touche bags. We should let them all settle it themselves. (repeat the previous sentence slowly to let it sink in).

**petegz28** · 03-29-2011, 07:38 PM

This isn't anything new. This happens daily all over the muslim world. They treat women like shit. When they aren't beating and raping them they are hiding behind them and using them as shields. It's ****ing disgusting that there are no real men in those countries.

03-29-2011, 09:10 PM

15 dudes? Seriously, like if you're #15 in line... I mean, how does that all work out? Can you shed a little light on this, gochiefs?

Bump · 03-29-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donger

Yes. Anyone who spells ridiculous incorrectly is banned forthwith. Sorry.

Thanks for the help.

ClevelandBronco · 03-29-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

15 dudes? Seriously, like if you're #15 in line... I mean, how does that all work out? Can you shed a little light on this, gochiefs?

He's taken 15 guys?

Extra Point · 03-29-2011, 09:40 PM

Before this goes to DC, it's tough to know that while Al Quaeda and Hamas are working the ground, USAF works the air. Strange bedfellows, indeed.

How will this massive disrespect for women come to pass? Unfortunately, we won't see it.

03-29-2011, 05:24 PM
vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	Libyan Woman Facing Charges for Claiming Rape Those whacky people over in that part of the world are at it again. Iran, Iraq, Libya, etc.....what a great place to raise a daughter. TRIPOLI, Libya - A Libyan woman who burst into a Tripoli hotel to tell foreign journalists how she was gang raped by Moammar Gadhafi's troops will face criminal charges, a government spokesman said on Tuesday. The spokesman, Moussa Ibrahim, said the men accused by Iman al-Obeidi are now suing her. A son of a high ranking Libyan official was among those she claimed had raped her, he said. "The boys she accused are bringing a case against her because it's a very grave offense to accuse someone of a sexual crime," Ibrahim told reporters in the Libyan capital. Al-Obeidi made headlines when she rushed distraught into Tripoli's Rixos Hotel on Saturday, seeking to speak to foreign media. She claimed she was detained by a number of Gadhafi troops at a Tripoli checkpoint on Wednesday. She said they were drinking whiskey and handcuffed her, and that 15 men later raped her. Al-Obeidi's claim could not be independently verified. The Associated Press only identifies rape victims who volunteer their names. As she started to tell her story, al-Obeidi was tackled by waitresses and government minders and dragged away from the hotel, and has since been missing. Her parents claim she is held hostage at Gadhafi's compound in the Libyan capital. Libyan authorities have alternately labeled al-Obeidi a drunk, a prostitute and a thief. Ibrahim on Tuesday refused to discuss al-Obeidi's whereabouts. But in an interview with the AP on Sunday, he had said she was with her sister in the Libyan capital. He also said at the time that police have a file on al-Obeidi for prostitution and petty theft. However, al-Obeidi's parents told satellite Al-Jazeera Television on Monday that their daughter is a lawyer now pursuing a post-graduate degree. The mother said she received a phone call Monday from an unidentified caller, purportedly from the Gadhafi camp, telling her al-Obeidi is held at the Tripoli compound and asking her to instruct her daughter to change the rape claim in return for freedom and other benefits such as cash or a new house. The parents lauded their daughter's courage in stepping forward about her ordeal. It was unclear where they spoke from and Al-Jazeera did not provide their names. The London-based Amnesty International said Monday that al-Obeidi's account was "stomach-churning" and called on Libyan authorities to launch "an independent and impartial investigation" into the case, reveal al-Obeidi's whereabouts and set her free. Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articl...#ixzz1I29rsDfd
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03-29-2011, 06:37 PM	#16
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03-29-2011, 06:56 PM	#19
shirtsleeve In your pants Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: at work Casino cash: $10004900	Lets face it. We are now all watching the Obama apologists twisting and dancing in the wind, just the way the Bush apologists did. They both look rediculous. But I expected better from the outraged left under Bush than this two faced apology for the ONE who has now failed them for yet another time.... Does this get this thread where it belongs?
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03-29-2011, 07:30 PM	#24
Gadzooks MFIC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tromsø, Norway Casino cash: $3729219	It's a well known fact that kadafi and his followers are touche bags. We should let them all settle it themselves. (repeat the previous sentence slowly to let it sink in).
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03-29-2011, 07:38 PM	#25
petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $-985873	This isn't anything new. This happens daily all over the muslim world. They treat women like shit. When they aren't beating and raping them they are hiding behind them and using them as shields. It's ****ing disgusting that there are no real men in those countries.
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03-29-2011, 09:10 PM	#26
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	15 dudes? Seriously, like if you're #15 in line... I mean, how does that all work out? Can you shed a little light on this, gochiefs?
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03-29-2011, 09:40 PM	#29
Extra Point MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Prairie Village, KS Casino cash: $10004900	Before this goes to DC, it's tough to know that while Al Quaeda and Hamas are working the ground, USAF works the air. Strange bedfellows, indeed. How will this massive disrespect for women come to pass? Unfortunately, we won't see it.
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