Santa Ana, California: A California judge has delayed the arraignment of a Saudi princess charged with human trafficking after she failed to show up for the original hearing set for today.
The judge wasn't happy Meshael Alayban failed to appear, but he pushed back the arraignment to September 20. Alayban's lawyers didn't say where she is.
The lawyers say she's complied with all court orders and will appear at her arraignment.
Alayban was arrested July 9 after a Kenyan woman claimed the princess hired her last year, took her passport, forced her to work excessive hours and didn't allow her to leave.
Alayban is charged with one count of human trafficking and faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted. She's free on 5 million dollar bail.
The judge wasn't happy Meshael Alayban failed to appear, but he pushed back the arraignment to September 20. Alayban's lawyers didn't say where she is.
The lawyers say she's complied with all court orders and will appear at her arraignment.
Alayban is charged with one count of human trafficking and faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted. She's free on 5 million dollar bail.
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