Seven Saudis Beheaded for Theft, Looting, and Armed Robbery

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Reason Staff | 3.13.2013 10:28 AM

Seven Saudi men convicted of theft, looting and armed robbery were beheaded on Wednesday, according to the country's official news agency, more than a week after their families and a rights group appealed to the king for clemency.

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Seven Saudis Beheaded for Theft, Looting, and Armed Robbery

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