41. The death sentence was later overturned, but Salamat Masih and his uncle Rehmat Masih, had to flee the country to escape death threats. 42. The first, Safiya Hussaini, had her sentence overturned in March by a Muslim appeals court in the city of Sokoto. 43. The government stopped short, however, of saying the sentence should be overturned. 44. The LaGrands are also contending their death sentences should be overturned because they were denied their right under international law to consult with the German consulate following arrests. 45. The military sentence was overturned last August. 46. The sentence was later overturned by an appeals court. 47. The sentence was overturned last year, and she won a civilian retrial. 48. The sentence was later overturned. 49. The sentence was overturned by an appeals court. 50. The State Department has said that even if there was a failure to inform Flores, it is not sufficient cause to overturn the sentence. |