A Saudi man who severely battered his wife, a popular television host, has been sentenced to six months in jail and 300 lashes, Saudi media reported yesterday.
Muhammad Bakar Yunus Al-Fallatta repeatedly smashed his wife's head into walls and a tiled floor and dumped her unconscious at hospital on April 4, in a case that caused a national outcry.
Rania al-Baz, who suffered 13 facial fractures, agreed to have photographs of her injuries published in the press in a campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse, a national problem.
Ms. al-Baz is seeking divorce and custody of her two sons. AFP