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 The Air Force has changed its tune on Ashli Babbitt. Open that wallet big time for a trip to Disney, if you can afford it. Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. A 'tense' clash with RFK Jr. led to CDC chief's trouble. Report an error