Post: Pakistani Lawyer Wants the Death Sentence for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg
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06-22-2010, 04:28 PM
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Night Wolf
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Originally posted by another user
Facebook’s well-known and somewhat controversial CEO Mark Zuckerberg is apparently in danger of facing the death penalty in Pakistan. A Pakistani lawyer is said to have filed a petition with the court to have charges brought against the CEO and a couple of its co-founders for blasphemy against Muhammad, which is punishable by death in the country. This is over the same “
raw Muhammad Day” Facebook Page that got the social network banned in Pakistan and later in Bangladesh.
According to a report by The Register, a lawyer, Muhammad Azhar Siddique, filed a First Information Report (FIR), which is regularly used to launch a criminal investigation. It appears that no charges have been filed so far, but the FIR refers to the Section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code, which covers blasphemy against the prophet.
"Use of derogatory remark etc, in respect of the Holy Prophet, whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representation, or by any imputation, innuendo, or insinuation, directly or indirectly, defiles the sacred name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable for fine," that section reads.
It’s a serious offense, since it’s punishable by death or with prison for life. And if that wasn’t enough, you can also get a fine. Where does it end? The petition for an investigation is for Facebook’s CEO, co-founders Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes and “Andy,” the woman that created the “raw Muhammad” contest.
Apparently, the lawyer that filed the petition says he expects the local police to contact the Interpol and that arrests should be coming soon. That’s a bit optimistic, to say the least. And if you think it’s a bit strange to file charges against the people that run a service that had nothing to do with the actual content, this is a country where ‘insinuated blasphemy’ is punishable by death, so it probably makes perfect sense.
raw Muhammad Day” Facebook Page that got the social network banned in Pakistan and later in Bangladesh.According to a report by The Register, a lawyer, Muhammad Azhar Siddique, filed a First Information Report (FIR), which is regularly used to launch a criminal investigation. It appears that no charges have been filed so far, but the FIR refers to the Section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code, which covers blasphemy against the prophet.
"Use of derogatory remark etc, in respect of the Holy Prophet, whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representation, or by any imputation, innuendo, or insinuation, directly or indirectly, defiles the sacred name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable for fine," that section reads.
It’s a serious offense, since it’s punishable by death or with prison for life. And if that wasn’t enough, you can also get a fine. Where does it end? The petition for an investigation is for Facebook’s CEO, co-founders Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes and “Andy,” the woman that created the “
raw Muhammad” contest.Apparently, the lawyer that filed the petition says he expects the local police to contact the Interpol and that arrests should be coming soon. That’s a bit optimistic, to say the least. And if you think it’s a bit strange to file charges against the people that run a service that had nothing to do with the actual content, this is a country where ‘insinuated blasphemy’ is punishable by death, so it probably makes perfect sense.
What do you guys think of this?
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06-30-2010, 04:28 PM
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Night Wolf
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06-30-2010, 04:41 PM
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Originally posted by Spartin560
No offence to anyone but seriously that quran thing is a ****ing brain washer.
"Kill anyone that doesnt belive" and all that shit.
"Kill anyone that doesnt belive" and all that shit.
there is no place in the qura'an that says "Kill anyone that doesnt belive" or anything like that !!
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Originally posted by Dopey
Every country has different laws than we do. If that offense if punishable by death in that country, I don't think he is taking it too far. Did you know that in Saudi Arabia if women drive a car they get the death sentence? Think about that one.
LooooooooL, who told you that, it's not true, she cant drive but she won't get hanged.
06-30-2010, 04:45 PM
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06-30-2010, 04:55 PM
#43
Ameht!
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Originally posted by Spartin560
No offence to anyone but seriously that quran thing is a ****ing brain washer.
"Kill anyone that doesnt belive" and all that shit.
"Kill anyone that doesnt belive" and all that shit.
have u evermread the koran? no.once again a person a forum that doesn't know one bit wtf he talking about just what he reads on the forums or tv. it doesnot ever ever saykill anyone that doesn't believe.? find me a real quote from the koran not from some jackass on ngu and no im am not muslim i dont believe in nothing but science but i have read the bible and the koran (most of it) . so please just dont talk out of your ass
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06-30-2010, 05:08 PM
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BuffaloBooker
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06-30-2010, 05:25 PM
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Andros
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Yeah well that's just self-advertisement for the guy, to raise more followers among the extreme religious wing in Pakistan.
That's it.
He can claim Interpool will arrest Zuckerberg or the US will extradate him all he wants, but that is not going to happen, because that "crime" is not recognized as a felony or even misdemeanor by the US law, there is no way they will extradate Zuckerberg.
So Zuckeberg is absolutely safe, as long as he doesn't fly to Pakistan. But why would he?
That's it.
He can claim Interpool will arrest Zuckerberg or the US will extradate him all he wants, but that is not going to happen, because that "crime" is not recognized as a felony or even misdemeanor by the US law, there is no way they will extradate Zuckerberg.
So Zuckeberg is absolutely safe, as long as he doesn't fly to Pakistan. But why would he?
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