NY media entrepreneur beheads wife

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The discussion centers around the ironic and troubling case of an Islamic television station founder in New York who confessed to beheading his wife. Participants express disbelief at the situation, noting the stark contrast between his mission to counter Muslim stereotypes and his violent actions. The conversation highlights the media's focus on his Islamic identity in relation to the crime, suggesting that such coverage perpetuates stereotypes rather than challenges them. Comments also touch on the absurdity of the situation, with references to potential book deals and comparisons to historical figures like Henry VIII, indicating a mix of dark humor and criticism regarding the implications of the crime and its media portrayal.
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I haven't read a more ironic opening in a news story in a while...
CNN said:
NEW YORK (CNN) -- The founder of an Islamic television station in upstate New York aimed at countering Muslim stereotypes has confessed to beheading his wife, authorities said.

I can't imagine this will help!

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/02/16/buffalo.beheading/index.html
 
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And he didn't turn it into a reality show? What kind of media mogul is he!
 
mgb_phys said:
And he didn't turn it into a reality show? What kind of media mogul is he!
I think he's going for the book deal first.
 
Founder of Islamic TV station accused of beheading wife

They talked more about he being Islamic and beheading his wife than he murdering his wife :rolleyes:
 
I suppose 'presbyterian shoots hooker' is a bit 'dog bites man'
 
It's second degree murder, because there is a mitigating circumstance?

She filed for divorce? So he gave her one Taliban style?
 
He's countering Muslim stereotypes by imitating Henry VIII?
 
BobG said:
He's countering Muslim stereotypes by imitating Henry VIII?

:biggrin: One down, one to go!
 

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