A Detroit Emergency Room physician was charged by complaint for performing female genital mutilation (FGM) on minor females.<\/p>\n
Jumana Nagarwala, M.D., of Northville, Michigan, is charged with performing FGM on minor girls out of a medical office in Livonia, Michigan. According to the complaint, some of the minor victims allegedly traveled interstate to have Nagarwala perform the procedure. The complaint alleges that Nagarwala performed FGM on girls who were approximately 6 to 8 years old. This is believed to be the first case brought under 18 U.S.C. 116, which criminalizes FGM. Nagarwala was arrested and is scheduled to appear in federal court in Detroit this afternoon.<\/p>\n
\u201cAccording to the complaint, despite her oath to care for her patients, Dr. Nagarwala is alleged to have performed horrifying acts of brutality on the most vulnerable victims,\u201d said Acting Assistant Attorney General Blanco. \u201cThe Department of Justice is committed to stopping female genital mutilation in this country, and will use the full power of the law to ensure that no girls suffer such physical and emotional abuse.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFemale genital mutilation constitutes a particularly brutal form of violence against women and girls. It is also a serious federal felony in the United States,\u201d said Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel Lemisch. \u201cThe practice has no place in modern society and those who perform FGM on minors will be held accountable under federal law.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe allegations detailed in today\u2019s criminal complaint are disturbing,\u201d said Special Agent in Charge David Gelios. \u201cThe FBI, along with its law enforcement partners, are committed to doing whatever necessary to bring an end to this barbaric practice and to ensure no additional children fall victim to this procedure.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe allegations against the defendant in this investigation are made even more deplorable, given the defendant\u2019s position as a trusted medical professional in the community,\u201d said Special Agent in Charge Francis. \u201cMy sincere hope is that these charges will give support to those who have allegedly suffered both physically and emotionally.\u201d<\/p>\n
The FBI\u2019s Detroit Field Division has set up a tip line for anyone who has information pertaining to the illegal practice of FGM or Dr. Jumana Nagarwala. Please call 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5984) or file an e-tip at FBI.GOV\/FGM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A Detroit Emergency Room physician was charged by complaint for performing female genital mutilation (FGM) on minor females. Jumana Nagarwala, M.D., of Northville, Michigan, is charged with performing FGM on minor girls out of a medical office in Livonia, Michigan. According to the complaint, some of the minor victims allegedly traveled interstate to have Nagarwala […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5409,"featured_media":105209,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[1,54],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n