Before we get too carried away with congratulating this father, let us consider the source. This comes from Emirates 24/7, a United Arab Emirates news agency. Please. I don’t think they have a vested interest in showing the US in a flattering light and I’m not sure this is completely kosher. So to speak.
From another news story..spokesman review:
Richards allegedly acknowledged to investigators he knew the girl was underage when he had sex with her during his May 18 trip to Spokane. He reportedly gave the girl an engagement ring, and the two had discussed her running away from home and changing her name and appearance to live with him in Western Washington.