CNN 's Mohammed Jamjoom contributed to this report . 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 .
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 .