Appeal of Hadeer Abdel Razek and Utaka postponed to May 16
The Economic Court postpones the appeal hearing as legal debate continues over digital evidence and defense arguments.
In a new development in the widely followed case, the Cairo Economic Misdemeanor Court has postponed the first appeal hearing of content creator Hadeer Abdel Razek and Mohamed Alaa, known as “Utaka,” to May 16 for further arguments.
Postponement for arguments
The court decided to delay the session to allow the defense team to fully present their case, with proceedings expected to continue in the upcoming hearing.
Background of the ruling
The previous verdict sentenced both defendants to prison and fines over charges related to online publishing under cybercrime laws.
Defense arguments on evidence
The defense highlighted the lack of conclusive technical evidence linking the defendants to the alleged content, raising concerns about the integrity of digital evidence handling.
Disputes over technical reports
Questions were raised regarding inconsistencies in technical findings, including how the content was identified and discrepancies in timing.
Calls for case reassessment
The defense insists on a full reassessment of the case, including the legal basis of the charges and the validity of the presented evidence.
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