He had set up, in 2008, a website called Free Saudi Liberals, which discussed social issues in Saudi Arabia, promoted freedom of expression and human rights, criticised religious figures and promoted liberal views of Islam.
After his sentencing a judge recommended that he also be tried for apostasy, which carries the death penalty, because Badawi had refused to “repent to God”. This was not pursued by prosecutors. His lawyer, Waleed Abulkhair, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his statements denouncing severe penalties against Saudi citizens, including Badawi.
He's banned from traveling and journalism for the next 10 years.
MEANWHILE: "Saudi Arabia has executed 81 men over the past 24 hours, including seven Yemenis and one Syrian national, on charges including terrorism and holding “deviant beliefs“, state news agency SPA said on Saturday" (The Guardian).
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Coexist that!
Substitute CRT, BLM ,COVID mandates or the 2020 election for "Islam" in the headline and most liberals would cheer that he got 10 years in prison.
I hope this does not give Justin Trudeau any ideas.
Are we supposed to, like, know this stuff?
"Canadian-based wife"? His wife is based on a Canadian?
Seems like he got off easy.
He knew the rules when he played the game.
The Saudis don't fuck around when it comes to religion.
And NO Bouncy Castles!
Just the people to beg oil from, Lefties.
But….the religion of peace!
Just one of the 1000 little laboratories of governance in the world. Every place has a purpose, even if to be the bad example.
The Biden administration notably has no influence upon the Saudis, having worked hard to demonize and alienate their leadership.
So the lawyer got more time than the perp? Outrageous!!!
Just more reason to insult Islam here, while it's still allowed.
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