Ain Shams Misdemeanor Court, convening at the Heliopolis Courts Complex, decided on Tuesday to postpone the trial of the defendant known publicly as the “fake judge” and others to October 20 for a verdict.
The defendants face allegations of defrauding citizens and taking their money by claiming that they could help complete procedures related to the allocation of housing units.
Details of the Fake Judge Case
The competent court had previously decided to suspend proceedings in the trial of the defendant known as the “fake counselor” and others over allegations of defrauding citizens and taking their money.
The suspension was pending a decision on the proceedings related to the recusal of the court, while the defendants remained in custody.
Defense Requests During the Trial
During an earlier hearing, defense attorney Ahmed Hamad submitted several requests and legal arguments on behalf of the defendant.
The defense requested that the defendant be examined by forensic medical authorities and called for the questioning of the investigating officer and prosecution witnesses before the court.
The defense also challenged the characterization of a weapon seized with the defendant as a firearm and requested that its nature be technically examined.
Defense Account of the Incident
During the defense arguments, the lawyer stated that several court employees helped the defendant enter the courthouse.
The defense also claimed that a court employee gave the defendant a judge’s sash to wear while taking photographs inside the courthouse.
According to the defense's account presented during the hearing, the defendant later appeared in videos wearing the sash, which were circulated on social media.
The defense further stated that the defendant claimed to be successful to avoid being mocked by his friends. The lawyer said he had previously worked at a brick factory and saved money for what was described during the arguments as maintaining a certain public image.
Circumstances Surrounding the Arrest
The defense said the defendant's arrest began following a dispute involving EGP 800, which was described as a rental payment, before the incident developed into legal proceedings that ultimately led to the defendant being referred to trial.
At the conclusion of the requests, the defense called for the investigating officer and prosecution witnesses to be summoned, the defendant to undergo a forensic examination, and for the court to consider the submitted defenses and requests.
When is the next hearing in the fake judge case?
The court postponed the case to October 20 for a verdict.
What charges does the defendant face?
The defendant faces allegations of defrauding citizens and taking their money by claiming he could help complete housing-unit allocation procedures.
What did the defense request?
The defense requested a forensic medical examination, the summoning of the investigating officer and prosecution witnesses, and a technical examination of the seized weapon.
Will the defendants remain in custody?
According to the case details provided, the court had previously ordered that the defendants remain in custody.
What is the story behind the judge’s sash?
The defense claimed during the hearing that a court employee gave the defendant a judge’s sash to wear while taking photographs inside the courthouse.
