U.S. offers mild criticism in Saudi rape case (Reuters)

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

U.S. offers mild criticism in Saudi rape case
Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:27pm EST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States, which wants
Saudi Arabia to attend a Middle East conference next week,
gave only mild criticism on Monday of a Saudi court's order
to double the number of lashings for a gang rape victim.

"This is a part of a judicial procedure overseas in the court
of a sovereign country," said State Department spokesman
Sean McCormack when asked to comment on the case.

"That said, most would find this relatively astonishing that
something like this happens," added McCormack.

McCormack declined to directly criticize the Saudi
government, or the legal system, which has made a series
of erratic verdicts in recent months.

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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN1950867920071119

[cali]

1. McCormack's comments are truly

revolting. :puke:

[The Stranger]

2. It is almost as if the LBN board becomes the "News of Crime and Punishment in Saudi Arabia" Board.

Weird.