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State of Washington v. Ihsan Ali and Zahrra Ali

Date: 08-01-2025

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Judge: Christine Schaller

Court: Superior Court, Thurston County, Washington

Plaintiff's Attorney: Thurston County, Washington District Attorney's Office

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Description:
Olympia, Washington criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with attempted murder.



Ihsan Ali and Zahrra Ali were accused to trying to kill their daughter.



The initial investigation indicated Ali may have threatened his daughter with a so-called "honor killing” for refusing to go to Iraq for an arranged marriage to an older man, but prosecutors later wrote in court documents, "There is no express evidence that such was the motivation of either defendant in this case.”

Outcome:
Ihsan, was found guilty of assault and unlawful imprisonment. The mother, Zahraa, was only found guilty of violating a court order, but was determined to be not guilty of attempted murder, unlawful imprisonment or assault.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Washington v. Ihsan Ali and Zahrra Ali?

The outcome was: Ihsan, was found guilty of assault and unlawful imprisonment. The mother, Zahraa, was only found guilty of violating a court order, but was determined to be not guilty of attempted murder, unlawful imprisonment or assault.

Which court heard State of Washington v. Ihsan Ali and Zahrra Ali?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Thurston County, Washington, wa. The presiding judge was Christine Schaller.

Who were the attorneys in State of Washington v. Ihsan Ali and Zahrra Ali?

Plaintiff's attorney: Thurston County, Washington District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Olympia Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was State of Washington v. Ihsan Ali and Zahrra Ali decided?

This case was decided on August 1, 2025.