An open court case continues without the involvement of Matthew and Grace Smith . And on Monday , State Department Deputy Spokesman Marie Harf urged Qatar to allow the Huangs `` to return to the United States on a humanitarian basis to be united with their children and family . '' The family seeks U.S. intervention after their conviction on child pornography charge . Conviction draws world 's attention , raising questions about Qatari justice system 's fairness . The case puts U.S. in a difficult spot with a close ally with whom it is working on Mideast issues .
An open court case continues without the involvement of Matthew and Grace Smith . The family seeks U.S. intervention after their conviction on child pornography charge . Conviction draws world 's attention , raising questions about Qatari justice system 's fairness . The case puts U.S. in a difficult spot with a close ally with whom it is working on Mideast issues .