08Apr2008 Canadian teenager could face Saudi lashes in several sessions: (CP)

Canadian Press, 08/04/2008

Amnesty International has reported that the Canadian teenager found guilty of involvement in the death of a man in a brawl in Saudi Arabia will receive part of his punishment (200 lashes) in a series of floggings. The family has launched an appeal against the sentence and the Canadian Government has said it will ask for clemency.

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