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bhutocracy · 05-31-2004, 02:25 AM

A husband who severely battered his wife, a popular TV presenter, has been sentenced to six months in jail and 300 lashes, a newspaper reported today, after a national outcry in Saudi Arabia.

Muhammad Bakar Yunus Al-Fallatta repeatedly smashed his wife's head into the walls and tiled floor and dumped her unconscious at hospital on April 4, Arab News said.

Rania al-Baz, who suffered 13 facial fractures and is still having reconstructive surgery, agreed to have photographs of her injuries published in the press in a campaign to raise awareness of a kingdom-wide problem.

Al-Fallatta, who surrendered to police on April 19, was found guilty on Saturday of severe battery after an attempted murder charge was dropped, the daily said.

The wife's lawyer, Omar al-Khouli, described the sentence as "relatively lenient", noting it includes time already spent in custody leaving 4-and-a-half months to serve.

Rania al-Baz, who is seeking divorce and custody of her two boys, said she did not wish to comment on the outcome.

Her lawyer said a private claim would likely follow the public case.

Under Sharia law, if Al-Baz seeks compensation, her husband could either be ordered to pay damages or be given a beating of equal severity to the one he inflicted on his wife.

Al-Fallatta is reportedly refusing to agree to a divorce, which leaves the court with the option of revoking the marriage contract.

there definately should be corporal punishment for certain crimes.. although 6 months isn't enough prison for the severity of this crime.

Manowar · 05-31-2004, 02:43 AM

the legal systems over there are fucked up

Joe Citizen · 05-31-2004, 02:43 AM

It's funny, before all this 9/11 stuff blew up I remember hearing many conservatives praising the way Middle Eastern countries like Saudia Arabia metered out justice to criminals, saying how punishments like chopping of the hands of thieves and beheading murderers reduced the crime rate.

...and now suddenly it's barbaric and inhuman.

bluedevil · 05-31-2004, 02:46 AM

they really take care of their women

Paul Markham · 05-31-2004, 02:59 AM

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Originally posted by bluedevil
they really take care of their women

Not if they are poor or Philippino or Malaysian servants. They get beaten all the time with little done about it.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/3734945.stm

EviLGuY · 05-31-2004, 03:02 AM

That sounds like a good law to me..

05-31-2004, 02:25 AM	#1
bhutocracy Not making A Comeback Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,218	As much as Sharia law is usually neanderthal, sometimes they almost get it right.... A husband who severely battered his wife, a popular TV presenter, has been sentenced to six months in jail and 300 lashes, a newspaper reported today, after a national outcry in Saudi Arabia. Muhammad Bakar Yunus Al-Fallatta repeatedly smashed his wife's head into the walls and tiled floor and dumped her unconscious at hospital on April 4, Arab News said. Rania al-Baz, who suffered 13 facial fractures and is still having reconstructive surgery, agreed to have photographs of her injuries published in the press in a campaign to raise awareness of a kingdom-wide problem. Al-Fallatta, who surrendered to police on April 19, was found guilty on Saturday of severe battery after an attempted murder charge was dropped, the daily said. The wife's lawyer, Omar al-Khouli, described the sentence as "relatively lenient", noting it includes time already spent in custody leaving 4-and-a-half months to serve. Rania al-Baz, who is seeking divorce and custody of her two boys, said she did not wish to comment on the outcome. Her lawyer said a private claim would likely follow the public case. Under Sharia law, if Al-Baz seeks compensation, her husband could either be ordered to pay damages or be given a beating of equal severity to the one he inflicted on his wife. Al-Fallatta is reportedly refusing to agree to a divorce, which leaves the court with the option of revoking the marriage contract. there definately should be corporal punishment for certain crimes.. although 6 months isn't enough prison for the severity of this crime.

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bluedevil Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,093	they really take care of their women __________________ My top money maker

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Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	the legal systems over there are fucked up

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Joe Citizen Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,552	It's funny, before all this 9/11 stuff blew up I remember hearing many conservatives praising the way Middle Eastern countries like Saudia Arabia metered out justice to criminals, saying how punishments like chopping of the hands of thieves and beheading murderers reduced the crime rate. ...and now suddenly it's barbaric and inhuman.

05-31-2004, 03:02 AM	#6
EviLGuY So Fucking Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: malta Posts: 12,745	That sounds like a good law to me..