The New Cairo Misdemeanor Court accepted Nasser Maher’s opposition to a previous six-month jail sentence in a case involving allegations that he assaulted a security guard inside a residential compound in First Settlement, and ruled to acquit him.
The court also referred the civil claim to the competent court.
Details of Nasser Maher’s Security Guard Case
The case dates back to allegations that Nasser Maher, a Pyramids FC player, physically assaulted a security guard inside a residential compound in the First Settlement area.
A medical report documented injuries sustained by the complainant and estimated the treatment period at no more than 20 days.
Nasser Maher’s Previous Six-Month Sentence
The Public Prosecution referred Nasser Maher to criminal trial over allegations of assault under Article 242 of the Penal Code.
On December 9, 2023, the New Cairo Misdemeanor Court issued an in-absentia ruling sentencing the player to six months in prison with hard labor and legal expenses.
According to the case documents, Maher did not appeal the ruling at the time. He later filed an opposition after being detained for enforcement of the sentence.
Opposition Against the Previous Ruling
The security guard’s defense had filed a complaint with the Prosecutor General under number 1501044, requesting enforcement of the prison sentence and the inclusion of the player on travel-ban and watch lists.
After Nasser Maher was detained in New Cairo as part of the procedures to enforce the ruling, he filed an opposition against the in-absentia judgment.
The prosecution subsequently ordered his release after the opposition procedures were completed and scheduled a hearing to consider the case.
Court Rules to Acquit Nasser Maher
After reviewing the opposition, the New Cairo Misdemeanor Court accepted Nasser Maher’s challenge to the previous sentence and acquitted him of the charges in the case.
The court also referred the civil claim to the competent court.
What was the ruling in Nasser Maher’s case?
The New Cairo Misdemeanor Court accepted his opposition and acquitted him of the charges.
What was Nasser Maher accused of?
He was accused of physically assaulting a security guard inside a residential compound in First Settlement.
What was the previous sentence?
He had previously received an in-absentia six-month prison sentence with hard labor and legal expenses in December 2023.
What happened after Nasser Maher was detained?
He filed an opposition against the in-absentia ruling, after which the prosecution ordered his release following completion of the opposition procedures.
What did the court decide regarding the civil claim?
The court referred the civil claim to the competent court.
