Source: Associated Press and Reuters
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has pardoned a female rape victim who had been sentenced to six months in prison and 200 lashes.
Saudi Justice Minister Abdullah bin Muhammed al-Sheik told al-Jazirah newspaper that the pardon does not mean the king doubted the country's judges, but instead acted in the “interests of the people.”
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Well that's a nice Eid present for the poor lady. I'm happy for her though sad that it was ever even necessary
