Ethics

Saudi Family Sues a Ghost

By Ed Brayton

CNN reports on a rather interesting lawsuit in Saudi Arabia:

family in Saudi Arabia has taken a genie to court, alleging theft and harassment, according to local media.

The lawsuit filed in Shariah court accuses the genie of leaving them threatening voicemails, stealing their cell phones and hurling rocks at them when they leave their house at night, said Al-Watan newspaper.

An investigation was under way, local court officials said.

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