Sheikh Nimr was arrested on 8 July 2012 , sentenced to death by the Specialized Criminal Court on 15 October 2014 for anti-government activities .
Sheikh Nimr was executed on or shortly before 2 January 2016 .
Sheikh Nimr was arrested on 8 July 2012 , sentenced to death by the Specialized Criminal Court on 15 October 2014 for anti-government activities , and executed on or shortly before 2 January 2016 .