New Details Revealed in Blogger Mohamed Abdel-Aty’s Trial Over Indecent Video Charges
The Cairo Economic Court postponed the verdict in the case of blogger Mohamed Abdel-Aty, accused of sharing indecent videos online, after a detailed hearing in which prosecutors questioned him about his content and motives.
The Cairo Economic Court has postponed the trial of blogger Mohamed Abdel-Aty to November 29, where he faces charges of publishing indecent and immoral videos on social media. The session included detailed questioning by prosecutors, revealing the blogger’s background, motives, and defense.
Here are the key questions and answers from the interrogation:
Q: How do you respond to the charge of posting videos containing indecent language and gestures?
A: “It didn’t happen the way they say. My content is meant to be comedic, not offensive.”
Q: Why did you start your YouTube channel?
A: “At first, it was just for fun. Later, I realized it could attract views and income, so I turned it into a serious project.”
Q: Did you intentionally include offensive words?
A: “No, it was spontaneous. I even used sound effects to cover the bad language.”
Q: Do you believe using vulgar language boosts popularity?
A: “Not necessarily. Some of my clean episodes went viral too, but the audience reacted more to my bold style.”
Q: Were you aware that this kind of content violates public morals?
A: “Honestly, I didn’t think it was illegal, as I wasn’t attacking anyone directly.”
Q: Tell us about your background and education.
A: “I was born in Giza, studied law in Alexandria, then switched to business at Misr International University, majoring in marketing. Later, I worked in digital marketing with my brother.”
Q: How do you support yourself financially?
A: “Since 2019, I’ve been financially independent through my marketing and online work.”
Q: Do you now believe your approach might offend public taste?
A: “Maybe, but I didn’t mean to. I’ve already started changing my tone and style.”
Investigations by the cybercrime unit confirmed that Abdel-Aty had uploaded several videos containing explicit expressions aimed at increasing engagement and profit, prompting authorities to arrest and refer him to court.
The blogger faces charges of violating public decency, misusing digital platforms, and earning revenue from unethical content, with the court expected to deliver its final verdict on November 29.
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