Lawyer Moamen Ezz El-Din, representing Egyptian blogger Batta Diaa, has filed a new appeal against the court ruling sentencing his client to six months in prison and imposing a fine of EGP 100,000 over videos deemed offensive to public decency.

Details of the Appeal

The new appeal comes after the Cairo Economic Court upheld the ruling issued by the court of first instance, rejecting the previous appeal submitted by the defendant.

Court Ruling

The current ruling sentences Batta Diaa to six months in prison and a fine of EGP 100,000.

Charges Against the Blogger

Prosecutors referred the blogger to trial on charges of publishing videos containing language and scenes considered offensive to public morals and inconsistent with societal values.

Investigation Findings

According to investigators, security authorities arrested the defendant in Cairo. During questioning, she admitted publishing the videos on her social media accounts with the aim of increasing views and generating financial profit.

What Happens Next?

The competent court is expected to review the newly submitted appeal and issue its decision in accordance with legal procedures.

Why did Batta Diaa file a new appeal?

To challenge the six-month prison sentence and EGP 100,000 fine.

What sentence was issued against her?

She was sentenced to six months in prison and fined EGP 100,000.

What are the charges?

Publishing videos that prosecutors considered offensive to public decency.

Did she admit publishing the videos?

According to the investigation, she admitted posting them to increase views and earn revenue.

What is the next step?

The court will review the new appeal and issue a legal decision.