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Morocco judge stands abuse trial
Moroccan couple charged with torturing their child-maid.
Last Modified: 10 Nov 2009 04:57 GMT

A Moroccan judge has appeared in court accused of torturing his 11-year-old maid.

The trial of Khaled Alchuti has now been adjourned until Saturday.

Meanwhile, Alchuti's wife has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail, a punishment that Moroccan human rights groups say is far too lenient for the crime. 

Al Jazeera's Stephanie Dekker reports.
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Al Jazeera
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