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Jesus Malverde

(10,274 posts) Tue Apr 29, 2014, 01:01 PM Apr 2014

Reports: Scorpions drummer jailed in Dubai

Newspapers in the United Arab Emirates are reporting that the American drummer for the rock band Scorpions has been sentenced to one month in jail after being convicted of offensive behavior in Dubai.

The government-backed National newspaper reported Tuesday that James Kottak was convicted of insulting Islam, raising his middle finger, and being under the influence of alcohol while in transit at Dubai airport.

The Gulf News daily says he was arrested April 3 en route from Russia to Bahrain, where the German band was scheduled to perform at a Formula One race. Kottak was a no-show at the April 5 concert.

Read More: http://www.myfoxny.com/story/25378179/reports-scorpions-drummer-jailed-in-dubai

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Reports: Scorpions drummer jailed in Dubai (Original Post) Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 OP

Many of these places look nice but you have to respect the local customs. stevenleser Apr 2014 #1

Wow...the stupid is strong in the comments section of that link... truebrit71 Apr 2014 #2

Well, you know... drummers. bluedigger Apr 2014 #3

Drummers....I knew there must be a reason for that emoticon Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #4

pretty weak religion if it is insulted so easily... snooper2 Apr 2014 #5

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)

1. Many of these places look nice but you have to respect the local customs.

Reply to Jesus Malverde (Original post)

Tue Apr 29, 2014, 01:05 PM

Apr 2014

If you aren't planning on doing that (respecting the local customs) DO NOT GO.

That really goes for any non European foreign country one is planning to visit. Research the local rules and customs and make sure you stay within those rules, laws and customs or plan to go elsewhere.