American mosque: Teachers beat children — including “married” 7-year old girl — during sharia lessons
And law officials, including the FBI, refuse to investigate lest they incur the wrath of CAIR. More on this story. “Claim: CPS ignored child abuse at U.S. mosque,”Â
Counter-terror researcher says detective feared Islamic lobby groups
![]() Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Nashville |
A counter-terrorism expert researching extremism at U.S. mosques claims authorities in Nashville, Tenn., ignored his report of child abuse by teachers at a local mosque due to fear of retribution from Muslim organizations such at the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
Dave Gaubatz, a former Air Force special agent, told WND he informed the local prosecutor, the FBI and Sgt. Brooks Harris of the Metropolitan Police Department in Nashville of a 7-year-old girl who says teachers at the Al-Farooq mosque “hit the children” during Shariah, or Islamic law, lessons.
Harris insists he was not initially given enough information to pursue the case and denies he said anything about fearing legal action from the Council on American-Islamic Relations – CAIR – or any other Islamic groups.
Gaubatz stands by his claims and insists he gave Harris all of the necessary information to pursue the allegation in March. Gaubatz posted audio of the child on his blog in which she allegedly mentions her “husband” and says her legs hurt from the beatings. Gaubatz said other mosque attendees confirmed that some worshippers practiced polygamy.
The mosque reportedly is frequented by many Somalis, and Islamic websites say services are offered in Somali.