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Saudi princess Meshael Alayban: US 'slavery' case dropped
Source: BBC
20 September 2013 Last updated at 18:11 GMT
Saudi princess Meshael Alayban: US 'slavery' case dropped
Charges have been dropped against a Saudi princess who was accused of human trafficking after a Kenyan maid said her passport was taken and she was forced to work for meagre pay.
On Friday, prosecutors in the US state of California said they were unable to corroborate the allegations against Meshael Alayban, 42.
Ms Alayban's lawyers said the maid's claims were a scam to remain in the US.
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Friday's announcement came during what was originally supposed be Ms Alayban's arraignment.
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Saudi princess Meshael Alayban: US 'slavery' case dropped
Charges have been dropped against a Saudi princess who was accused of human trafficking after a Kenyan maid said her passport was taken and she was forced to work for meagre pay.
On Friday, prosecutors in the US state of California said they were unable to corroborate the allegations against Meshael Alayban, 42.
Ms Alayban's lawyers said the maid's claims were a scam to remain in the US.
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Friday's announcement came during what was originally supposed be Ms Alayban's arraignment.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24183135
