Tuesday, October 4, 2011

300 New York Brides Forced Into Marriage

















Advocates say the problem cuts across cultural borders and is so widespread - 3,000 cases nationwide - that the U.S. needs stronger laws to stop it from happening.

"Some women who do say 'No' suffer very dire consequences," said Archana Pyati, a lawyer for the New York City-based Sanctuary for Families.



Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/10/04/2011-10-04_dragged_down_aisle_300_new_york_brides_report_they_were_forced_into_marriage.html#ixzz1ZpfaOXeY

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