She told the court that she reported the conversation to police , saying he had threatened her with `` burning for the rest of my life '' -- but they said they could not act until a crime had been committed . Man admitted throwing acid in Iranian woman 's face in 2004 . Score: 6 Man , sentenced to blinding by acid , has until early this week to appeal . Victim speaks of her life : `` I am slowly wasting away ''
Man admitted throwing acid in Iranian woman 's face in 2004 . Score: 6 Man , sentenced to blinding by acid , has until early this week to appeal . Victim speaks of her life : `` I am slowly wasting away ''