The Cairo Criminal Court, convening at the Abbassiya Courts Complex, sentenced the defendant accused of causing the death of blogger Amir Asmaa to life imprisonment following a financial dispute between the two in Heliopolis.

Trial of the Defendant in Amir Asmaa’s Death

The ruling came after the court heard the defense arguments and reviewed the evidence and investigations presented by the prosecution concerning the incident.

The prosecution accused the defendant of attacking the victim with a bladed weapon, resulting in his death, and stated that a previous financial dispute between the two was behind the incident.

Details of the Video Examined in the Case

Video Captured the Incident

During a previous hearing, East Cairo Homicide Prosecution Chief Prosecutor Basel El-Naggar discussed a video obtained by the prosecution.

According to the prosecution’s findings, the approximately 90-second recording contained footage that supported its argument that the defendant had intended to kill the victim and had planned and monitored the attack.

The prosecution said the victim appeared walking behind the defendant, who was several steps ahead.

According to the prosecution’s interpretation of the footage, the defendant looked back twice to make sure the victim was following him before hiding beside a vehicle and allegedly launching the attack.

Two Stab Wounds Caused the Victim’s Death

Injuries to the Neck and Thigh

The prosecution said the attack involved two stab wounds rather than a single injury.

According to the initial investigation and the defendant’s statements, one wound was inflicted to the back of the neck, while the second struck the victim’s right thigh.

The prosecution argued that the video indicated the defendant was not approaching the victim merely to confront or reproach him, but had allegedly followed him and waited for an opportunity to attack.

Defendant Referred to Criminal Court

East Cairo Prosecution previously referred the defendant to the Criminal Court after completing its investigation into the incident.

The case began after a video circulated on social media showing an appeal for help following an attack on the victim in Heliopolis.

Investigations found that a hospital received the body of a student residing in Nasr City First Police Department jurisdiction, who had suffered two stab wounds after being attacked with a bladed weapon.

The incident was linked to a previous financial dispute between the two parties.

Security forces arrested the defendant, an unemployed man with a criminal record, and recovered the bladed weapon allegedly used in the incident.

During questioning, the defendant confessed to committing the attack and stated that the financial dispute had led to the confrontation.

What was the sentence in Amir Asmaa’s death case?
The Cairo Criminal Court sentenced the defendant to life imprisonment.

What caused the incident?
Investigations indicated that the incident followed a previous financial dispute.

How many stab wounds did the victim suffer?
The victim suffered two stab wounds, one to the back of the neck and another to the right thigh.

What did the video show?
The video showed the defendant allegedly following the victim, hiding beside a vehicle, and then attacking him.