Saudi
sex boasts man apologises - 27 July
A Saudi man who boasted about his sexual conquests on an Arabic TV
station has tearfully apologised, as calls mounted for him to be
punished. Saudi media say officials are considering whether to
charge him. Pre-marital sex is illegal in Saudi Arabia and Mr
Abdul Jawad could face imprisonment or flogging. Mr Abdul
Jawad agreed to be interviewed for the Red Lines show on the
popular Lebanese TV station, LBC. The show deals with taboos in
the Arab world. Complaints have now been filed against Mr Abdul
Jawad in his local court and online Saudi forums are full of
denunciations of his behaviour. He says he is considering suing
LBC for misrepresenting his views. - BBC
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