Waleed Abulkhair called for democracy , release of political prisoners , women 's rights . His wife says he does n't accept the verdict . Human rights organizations may be outraged by these outcomes , but they 're hardly surprised . She says he wo n't appeal because he does n't accept legitimacy of the verdict . CNN was unable to reach Saudi Foreign Ministry or Interior Ministry for comment .
Waleed Abulkhair called for democracy , release of political prisoners , women 's rights . His wife says he does n't accept the verdict . She says he wo n't appeal because he does n't accept legitimacy of the verdict . CNN was unable to reach Saudi Foreign Ministry or Interior Ministry for comment .