Historical Events tagged with "honor killing"
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Crime & Law
Zein Isa and Maria Sentenced for Honor Killing
December 20th, 1991 33 years ago
Zein Isa and his wife Maria Isa were sentenced to death in a Missouri court for the honor killing of their daughter, Palestina. The case garnered significant attention due to the cultural implications of honor-based violence and the legal frameworks surrounding such cases in the United States. The trial highlighted complex issues related to immigration, cultural practices, and the law, with debates surrounding the intersection of personal beliefs and legal definitions in the context of criminal behavior.
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