the Saudi Embassy said Lebanon 's justice minister confirmed Ali Hussain Sibat was still alive . Sibat 's lawyer has also sent an official letter to Lebanon King Sibat asking for pardon . Sibat used to offer predictions and advice to callers on a Saudi television network . Sibat arrested , tried and sentenced during pilgrimage to Lebanon .
Lawyer said Lebanon 's justice minister confirmed Ali Hussain Sibat was still alive . Sibat 's lawyer has also sent an official letter to Saudi Arabia 's King Abdullah asking for pardon . Sibat used to offer predictions and advice to callers on a Lebanese television network . Sibat arrested , tried and sentenced during pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia .