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PHOENIX - An Iraqi mother accused of beating her daughter in Phoenix for not going along with an arranged marriage has pleaded guilty to unlawful imprisonment.

Maricopa County prosecutors say 50-year-old Yusra Farhan entered her plea Friday.

They say 45-year-old Mohammed Altameemi pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and 18-year-old Tabarak Altameemi pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault.

All three defendants were arrested in March. They are scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 6.

Court records show the 19-year-old woman was burned on her face and chest with a hot spoon after refusing to participate in an arranged marriage with a 38-year-old man.

Records also state that victim was tied to a bed with a rope secured with a padlock until Feb. 8, when she was released to go to school.

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    October 6, 2012 8:24 am
    mean this prehistoric belief stuff isn't accepted in America?
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    munkey wrote...
    Re: is this prehistoric
    October 7, 2012 8:17 am
    Oh, no never. Americans never hurt one another, we never abuse children, steal, kill, or anything like that. Our television here is full of nothing but educational programs, our food is healthy and organic, human beings all treat each other as their loved ones. So, your answer, no. \
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