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Rifqa Bary Case: Judge Dismisses Motion for Trial, Motion to Set Aside January 19 Agreement

— Judge dismisses motion by Rifqa Bary’s parents asking for a trial to determine where Rifqa Bary should live
— Judge dismisses motion by Rifqa Bary to set aside January 19 agreement to deal with family’s issues through counseling
— Both sides previously agreed that Rifqa Bary would live in foster care until she turns 18 on August 10
Columbus Dispatch also reports in “Rifqa Bary, parents back in court”:
— “Angela Lloyd, Rifqa’s attorney, said Rifqa remains in genuine fear of her parents and feels that, through court actions, they continue to attempt to isolate and control her. She said Rifqa is an undocumented immigrant and expressed concern about her legal status upon her 18th birthday Aug. 10. ”

Columbus, Ohio - Rifqa Bary (right) talks to attorney Angela M. Lloyd (left) at December 22 hearing (Columbus Dispatch / Tom Dodge)

Columbus, Ohio - Rifqa Bary (right) talks to attorney Angela M. Lloyd (left) at December 22 hearing (Columbus Dispatch / Tom Dodge)