His appeals to the Saudi Arabian Specialized Criminal Court and Supreme Court were rejected .
On 27 May 2014 al - Nimr was sentenced to death on charges of participation in anti-government demonstrations , having a weapon and using violence .
al - Nimr 's appeals to the Saudi Arabian Specialized Criminal Court and Supreme Court were rejected .
On 27 May 2014 al - Nimr was sentenced to death on charges of participation in anti-government demonstrations , having a weapon and using violence .