An Iraqi immigrant accused of killing his daughter because he believed she was too Westernized goes on trial this month in Arizona in a case that raised awareness about incidents of so-called “honor killings” in the US.
via:[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/01/02/iraqi-immigrant-tried-daughters-honor-killing/#ixzz19ulRVYFT]
Washington
Grade: C
Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000
Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening
Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense