Utah Parents Who Kidnapped Daughter Before Wedding In Court

A Utah (US) couple who disapproved of their 20-year old daughter’s choice of husband pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of custodial interference, after telling her they were taking her shopping for wedding clothes, and instead took her to the neighboring state of Colorado, where they attempted to talk her out of marrying her fiancé. Initially, the parents had been charged with kidnapping.

The plea agreement spares the couple from spending any time in jail, but they were sentenced to three years’ probation and must pay the cost of the cancelled reception dinner. Additionally, the parents must meet other court-ordered requirements in relation to the custody of another minor daughter who lives with them.

The bride and her husband were married in a ceremony that took place three days after the original wedding was scheduled. A restraining order prevented the parents from contacting their daughter while the legal matter was before the court. The parents have apologized to their daughter in hope of reconciling with her. The daughter and her husband are still married, and recently welcomed a baby girl.

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