„This is terrible news and I‘m absolutely shocked and devastated by it,“ said Badawi‘s wife, Ensaf Haider. „How is it possible they could take a sentence that was already so harsh and make it even harsher? Ten years in jail and 1,000 lashes? That‘s unimaginable. I‘m extremely scared for my husband.“

The judgment also included a 1 million riyal fine, which is equal to about $267,000.