Samantha Orobator was facing death by firing squad for alleged drug trafficking . But Orobator will escape the death sentence because she is pregnant , a spokesman for the Laotian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday . Country 's laws prohibit courts from sentencing pregnant women to death . Comment: Orobator was arrested on August 5 . She became pregnant while in prison , rights group spokeswoman says .
Samantha Orobator was facing death by firing squad for alleged drug trafficking . Country 's laws prohibit courts from sentencing pregnant women to death . Comment: Orobator was arrested on August 5 . She became pregnant while in prison , rights group spokeswoman says .