Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Abuse of maids in Jordan: Youtube that, Queen Youtube
"Ishara Hemanthi, a Sri Lankan domestic helper who was admitted to a hospital for injuries allegedly inflicted by her employer, was bailed out on Monday after spending 12 days in prison, according to the Sri Lankan embassy.Hemanthi was detained at the Jweideh Correctional and Rehabilitation Centre after the employer filed a lawsuit accusing her of sexually abusing their seven-year-old daughter, according to the embassy's lawyer Motasem Yassin. He added that Hemanthi's employer also lodged another complaint with the authorities, accusing her of stealing JD1,000, a diamond ring and two gold rings." (thanks Laurie)