Yassin Case: Damanhour Criminal Court Issues Life Sentence for Defendant

Damanhour, Egypt (April 30):

The Damanhour Criminal Court has issued a life sentence for the defendant in the case of the assault on child Yassin, who was sexually abused at Al-Karma Private Language School in Damanhour. The sentence followed lengthy court sessions during which the court heard testimony from the child and his family, as well as the defendant’s defense, who denied the charges against him.

Case Details

The case began in early 2025 when Yassin's father discovered that his son had been sexually assaulted by an employee at the school. The incident was reported, leading the Public Prosecution to launch a swift investigation. After the investigation, the defendant was charged, and his trial took place in the Damanhour Criminal Court.

Initially, the case was about assault without the use of force, but after the case description was amended, the charges were upgraded to assault with force under threat, which raised the potential punishment for the defendant to life imprisonment.

Final Verdict

In the final session, the Damanhour Criminal Court sentenced the defendant to life imprisonment, in accordance with Egyptian penal laws that mandate life sentences for anyone who commits the crime of sexual assault on a minor with force or under threat.

Community Reaction to the Verdict

The case sparked widespread outrage in Egyptian society, with many citizens expressing their anger at such crimes being committed against children. Some have called for harsher penalties for crimes targeting children and for better protection for children within educational institutions.

Future Expectations

While some view the verdict as a step toward achieving justice for child Yassin, many are questioning whether the life sentence is sufficient to deliver true justice for the child who suffered such a heinous assault.