Video of suspected 'honor killing' plot resurfaces as parents stand trial for attempted murder
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A teenager who narrowly survived an alleged “honor killing” attempt by her parents publicly tore into them in a Washington courtroom on Monday as they were sentenced for the incident, which was captured on video.

The teen emotionally addressed her parents, Ihsan and Zahraa Ali, prior to sentencing, according to KING 5. Her parents had previously been accused of trying to kill her in October 2024, when she was 17.

“You’re a monster, and I can’t believe you’re my dad,” the daughter told her father during her victim impact statement, the outlet reported. “How could you call yourself a father… you tried to kill me! My dad tried to kill me with his own hands.”

Addressing her mother, she added, “My mom saw me almost pass away right in front of her own eyes and didn’t help me at all, didn’t say if I was OK… didn’t even try to be there for me.” 

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The 17-year-old victim went to her former public high school after running away from home on Oct. 18, 2024, seeking help from adults. (Google Maps)

“Your behavior was reprehensible and nothing defends what you did,” Schaller told the father. “You were not going to let her go, you were not going to let her breath because nobody else was going to control the situation… you were going to maintain control.”

The outlet reported that both parents were acquitted of attempted murder charges related to the attack. However, her father was convicted of assault and unlawful imprisonment, while her mother was convicted of violating a restraining order.

They received the maximum sentences allowed of 20 months in prison for the father and nearly a year for the mother, KING 5 reported. 

As part of the sentencing, Ihsan Ali was also ordered not to have any contact with his daughter for the next 10 years.

Fox News Digital reached out to the parents’ attorney and Thurston County Court for comment. 

Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides, and migrant crime. Story tips: stepheny.price@fox.com.

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