Muslim parents of Ohio runaway teen reject resolution plan that called for counseling
By APFriday, January 29, 2010
Muslim parents of Ohio runaway reject resolution
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Muslim parents of an Ohio girl who ran away from home claiming she feared harm for becoming Christian have rejected a deal meant to resolve the conflict.
Mohamed and Aysha Bary of New Albany, Ohio, withdrew their consent in a court filing Thursday that alleges misrepresentation in the plan approved Jan. 19.
The Barys and their daughter, 17-year-old Rifqa Bary, had agreed she would stay in foster care and they would undergo counseling instead of going to trial to determine where the girl should live.
The Barys now allege that Franklin County Children Services are permitting Rifqa to communicate with a Florida pastor and his wife who helped her run away last summer.
A law enforcement investigation has found no credible threats to the girl.
