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 Americans have thoughts on aging. Essayist quit drinking at age 71, writes that it's never too late. Administration orders states to halt full SNAP payments. Think delivery apps are a boon to restaurants? Think again. Report an error