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Woman, 29, sues UAE five-star hotel after she was raped

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EW GURU
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 20:30

Alicia Gali, 29, had her drink spiked and was raped by four co-workers at the luxury Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort in the United Arab Emirates in June 2008.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1371240/Woman-29-sues-UAE-star-h...

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 12:35
The response from the hotel on Arabian Business: "Posted by: Starwood Hotels and Resorts Wednesday, 30 March 2011 5:09 PM[UAE'> - Canada The circumstances in June 2008 concerning Alicia Gali, a former employee of the Le M�ridien Al Aqah hotel, were deplorable. While the hotel worked diligently on Ms. Gali?s behalf, the authorities investigated and prosecuted the case under the local laws. Additionally, the men involved were also prosecuted and each served prison terms before being deported. As for Ms. Gali?s lawsuit, we disagree with the allegations. The hotel management provided support and assistance to Ms. Gali and her family throughout that time including assisting with medical support, arranging for financial support, assistance with the investigation, liaising with her representative Australian embassy and coordinating and arranging affairs with her family in Australia. As this matter is part of an open investigation, we cannot comment further at this time. The safety and security of our associates and guests continues to be a paramount priority. " http://www.arabianbusiness.com/uae-hotel-defends-itself-over-rape-claim-employee-390856.html
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 11:15
This makes my blood boil, how can any WOMAN feel safe living in a society where the reporting of gang rape, results in a prison sentence for the VICTIM? The laws of this land are an embarrassment to justice.
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 31 March 2011 - 10:45
The other threads went - whoooosh! I don't know why it's a serious issue! Actually, mine was up for well over a day, probably because the title of it was: Does anyone remember this story from 2008/2009? Was under the radar for a bit. :D and it was the only one to quote sources other than the daily mail lol
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 20:36
The other threads went - whoooosh! I don't know why it's a serious issue! Actually, mine was up for well over a day, probably because the title of it was: Does anyone remember this story from 2008/2009? Was under the radar for a bit. :D
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EW GURU
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 20:34
OH? I wondered why it had not been mentioned....
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 20:32
The other threads went - whoooosh! I don't know why it's a serious issue!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 20:32
This is probably the third time this has been posted here. ;) Snap! LOL
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 March 2011 - 20:32
This is probably the third time this has been posted here. ;)
 
 

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