What was the charge for which Badawi was convicted and sentenced?
Insulting Islam through Electronic channels
Theft
Treason
Fraud
Answer
Badawi was convicted and sentenced for insulting Islam through electronic channels. The government accused him of "defaming Islam," "ridiculing Islamic tenets," and "inciting hatred" in a series of articles and posts on his blog. Badawi's case has drawn international attention, and human rights groups have criticized the Saudi government's treatment of him.
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