Posted on 04/13/2002 7:33:49 AM PDT by BullDog108
IRVINE, Calif. _ A resident of an upscale gated community is accused of keeping a 12-year-old Egyptian girl as a servant in his squalid garage.
Abdelnaser Ibrahim, 41, was arrested Wednesday on charges of child endangerment and is free on $150,000 bail. The girl allegedly worked as a maid for Ibrahim, his wife and their five children.
"She was in substandard living conditions while the rest of the family enjoyed very nice surroundings," said police Lt. Sam Allevato.
The girl appeared in good health and did not look to be physically abused, police said. She was turned over to child services officials on Tuesday.
With only a mattress and a lamp, the girl was kept in the garage and not allowed to attend school, police said. Authorities said the garage smelled of urine.
Ibrahim's attorney, Allan Stokke, said the girl was considered a member of the family and was expected only to do small chores around the house. In return for her work, she received food, clothing and shelter.
Police said the girl had lived with Ibrahim and his family in Egypt for about 21/2 years before he brought her to the house about 18 months ago. Ibrahim sent money to the girl's family in Egypt in exchange for her services.
Officials said they would try to locate the girl's parents through the foreign consulate.
delinda est islam!
Surprised they even printed his name. . .some things 'PC' cannot even control.
Yes according to the liberals we should be understanding and accepting of this mans customs et al. Diversity training is in order for those of you who think the customs of this mans home country are wrong. You should embrace them as if they where your own. Thats what makes this country great!! That and homosexuality.
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