World | Iman al-Obeidi Gadhafi's Men Sue al-Obeidi for Rape Allegations Libyan woman's case against men was dropped: spokesperson By Evann Gastaldo Posted Mar 29, 2011 8:34 AM CDT Copied A Ministry of Information official, center, removes Iman Al-Obeidi from the Rixos hotel in Tripoli Saturday March 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Albert Facelly, Sipa Press) First, Iman al-Obeidi was hauled off and perhaps held hostage after accusing members of Moammar Gadhafi's militia of rape—now, she's being sued. “Oh, yeah, they have filed a [civil] case,” a government spokesperson tells the New York Times. "The boys who she accused of rape are bringing a case because it is a very grave offense to accuse someone of a sexual crime.” He also says al-Obeidi's case against the men was dropped because she would not undergo a medical exam. Click for more on al-Obeidi. Read These Next Hours after Michigan fired its football coach, he was in jail. Democratic leaders sit out bid to impeach Trump. Audi Crooks of Iowa State may do what no college player has ever done. Judge says ICE has to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia immediately. Report an error