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| Amputation of a man's hand and foot for theft |
| 2002-08-15 |
| A man convicted of stealing a car was condemned to amputation of his right hand and left foot by a revolutionary court in southern city of Shiraz, the Khabar newspaper said Thursday. The thief, identified only as Ruhollah, was wearing make-up and women's dress to pass for a prostitute, together with his cousin, to rob his clients. Ruhollah was also convicted of carrying a knife, using a firearm and disturbing the peace. The court condemned his cousin to three years in prison as well as giving him a five-year suspended jail term. Iran applies a strict Islamic judicial code, with punishments including amputation and stoning to death. Executions are frequent. That's why they get along so well with the Soddies lately... |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |