Raif Badawi, Appeal Denied, Will Soon Face Brutal Punishment for Blasphemy

Saudi dissident Raif Badawi, convicted of "insulting Islam," has had his appeal denied, and will soon have a brutal punishment inflicted upon him: 10 years in prison, separated from his wife and children; 1000 lashes, given in installments of 50 lashes every week, in public; a 10-year travel ban after his prison sentence; and a massive fine. Read more on: http://www.centerforinquiry.net/blogs/entry/saudi_court_denies_raif_badawis_appeal/