He said Lebanon 's justice minister confirmed Ali Hussain Sibat was still alive . Saudi government officials would not comment to CNN about the case . Ali 's lawyer has also sent an official letter to Saudi Arabia 's King Abdullah asking for help . Sibat used to offer predictions and advice to callers on a Lebanese television network . Sibat arrested , tried and sentenced during pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia .
He said Lebanon 's justice minister confirmed Ali Hussain Sibat was still alive . Ali 's lawyer has also sent an official letter to Saudi Arabia 's King Abdullah asking for help . Sibat used to offer predictions and advice to callers on a Lebanese television network . Sibat arrested , tried and sentenced during pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia .