BISMARCK, N.D. – A Bismarck man has been charged with felony child abuse for allegedly hitting his stepdaughter with a broomstick because she wouldn’t wear clothing in line with his religious beliefs.
According to charging documents, 33-year-old Youness Moussaid caused several bruises and also hit the girl’s head against a wall.
Police say Moussaid wants the teenage girl to follow his Muslim beliefs, including wearing dresses and a hijab. But the girl changes clothes at school. Moussaid is barred from having contact with the girl.