In what is believed to be the first ever federal prosecution for female genital mutilation, a Detroit area doctor has been charged in a case involving two seven-year-old girls from Minnesota. Jumana Nagarwala of Livonia, Michigan allegedly performed the barbaric procedure with the cooperation of the girl's parents. Detriot News: "Acording to the complaint, despite her oath to care for her patients, Dr. Nagarwala is alleged to have performed horrifying acts of brutality on the most vulnerable victims," Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Blanco said in a statement. "The Department of Justice is committed to stopping female genital mutilation in this country, and will use the full power of the law to ensure that no girls suffer such physical and emotional abuse." Nagarwala was arrested Wednesday night and arraigned in federal court Thursday. She was dressed in a light-colored, matching dress and khimar, or veil that covered her head,...(Read Full Post)