US drops appeal dismissing female genital mutilation charges

about 5 years in Washington Times

DETROIT (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department won't appeal a decision by a Detroit federal judge who threw out female genital mutilation charges against members of a Muslim sect. Solicitor General Noel Francisco calls it an "especially heinous practice." But in a letter to Congress, he says the law needs ...

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