The Cairo Economic Misdemeanor Court is set to hold tomorrow, Sunday, the first appeal hearing filed by content creator Hadeer Abdel Razek and Mohamed Alaa, known as “Utaka,” against a previous ruling sentencing them to three years in prison and a fine in a case related to online publishing allegations.

Appeal session at the Economic Court

The court will review the appeal submitted by both defendants as part of the legal process to reconsider the earlier judgment, in a case that has drawn significant public attention.

Background of the ruling

The previous verdict included prison sentences and fines based on provisions of the Anti-Cybercrime Law, following accusations related to content shared on digital platforms.

Legal arguments in the appeal

The defense has raised arguments questioning the technical evidence presented, particularly regarding the attribution of the content and the integrity of the digital evidence chain.

Debate over digital evidence

The defense also highlighted discrepancies in technical reports and raised questions about how the alleged content was linked to the defendants, as well as timing inconsistencies related to the case.

Ongoing legal process

The court is expected to hear detailed arguments from both defense and prosecution in the upcoming sessions before reaching a decision on the appeal.

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