Egyptian Court Sentences TV Presenter and 11 Others to Death
Summary
A court in Egypt has sentenced television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death in a drug trafficking case involving imported raw materials, illegal weapons and more than 750 kg of drugs. The verdict can still be appealed to a higher court after being confirmed following a religious opinion from the Grand Mufti.
Key Points
- A court in Egypt sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death for involvement in a criminal gang.
- Prosecutors said the gang imported raw materials for drug manufacturing and sold the finished drugs in Egypt.
- Authorities recovered more than 750 kg of drugs, along with illegal weapons and electronic evidence.
- The verdict was confirmed after the court sought an opinion from Egypt's Grand Mufti and can be appealed.
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