RIYADH, 20 September 2006 — In a gesture of forgiveness, Fahd Al-Subaie pardoned the killer of his son who happened to be his neighbor’s son, Al-Riyadh reported yesterday. Al-Subaie did not ask for money and no mediator was needed. (Mediators are sometimes involved in trying to persuade victims’ families to pardon those on death row.) A fight had erupted between the neighbors following the stabbing of Al-Subaie’s son last month. The father decided to show good faith toward all of the neighbors and forgave the young man who killed his son. Riyadh Governor Prince Salman received Al-Subaie in his office and thanked him for his gesture of mercy.
