‘Get Off of Her!’: Girlfriend’s Parents Tried to Kidnap Black Boy Before Attempted ‘Honor Killing’ of the Girl Over Refused Marriage In Iraq, Says Teen’s Father

Two parents are facing charges after allegedly attempting to murder their 17-year-old daughter for rejecting an arranged marriage overseas to an older man. The criminal charges against Ihsan Ali and his wife Zahraa Ali stem from an attack they’re accused of carrying out at their daughter’s school on Oct. 18 in Lacey, Washington. According to court documents obtained by KOMO, Ihsan Ali was seen by multiple witnesses choking his teenage daughter “to the point where she had lost consciousness.” Investigators say his wife Zahraa also grabbed at her and choked her. Victor Barnes says his son’s girlfriend’s parents tried to kidnap him after taking issue with their relationship. (Photos: YouTube screenshot/KOMO) Authorities say the couple was trying to execute an “honor killing” for their daughter’s rebellion. The teen told investigators that after refusing her parents’ wishes to put her on a plane to Iraq , where she would be married, she ran away and sought help from her school. When her parents found her outside Timberline High School on October 18, her dad reportedly rushed out of his pickup and began screaming at his daughter in Arabic. Another student who understood what he was shouting intervened on his daughter’s behalf...