Saudi rape victim sentenced to whipping and prison
A 19 year old woman who was kidnapped and gang raped 14 times by 7 men in Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to 200 lashes and 6 months in prison. The sentencing court said that the young woman violated laws prohibiting women from being alone with unrelated men.
See also:
Ruling Jolts Even Saudis: 200 Lashes for Rape Victim [The New York Times]
Saudi court ups punishment for gang-rape victim [CNN]
Saudi gang-rape victim is jailed [BBC]
Saudi orders court lashes, prison for rape victim [The Boston Globe]
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