The Second Circuit of the Fayoum Criminal Court, headed by Counselor Sherif Ismail, decided to postpone the appeal filed by the family of Jihad, a 14-year-old girl, against acquittals issued for several defendants in the case involving her death in Kahk Bahary village, Fayoum Center.

The appeal has been adjourned to August 31.

Previous Verdicts in Jihad’s Case

On May 21, the Fayoum Criminal Court issued its verdicts in the case, sentencing the main defendant to death by hanging, while two women received life sentences. The remaining defendants were acquitted.

The verdicts followed investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident and the alleged roles of those involved.

Details of the Jihad Case

Family and Revenge Disputes

The case reportedly began amid family and revenge-related disputes involving several parties in the village.

According to the investigations, the dispute eventually led to an assault on Jihad, who was 14 years old, followed by setting her on fire.

She suffered severe burns and later died from her injuries.

Security Investigations

Security authorities in Fayoum received a report concerning the incident. Security forces subsequently went to the scene and took the required legal measures.

The Public Prosecution then conducted investigations to determine the circumstances of the incident and identify those responsible.

After the investigations were completed, the defendants were referred to the Criminal Court, which issued the death sentence against the main defendant, life imprisonment for two women and acquittals for the remaining defendants.

Jihad’s Family Files an Appeal

Following the verdicts, Jihad’s family filed an appeal against the acquittals issued for several defendants, requesting that those verdicts be reconsidered.

The Second Circuit of the Fayoum Criminal Court decided to postpone the appeal hearing until August 31 to continue reviewing the case and the legal procedures related to the family’s appeal.

When will the appeal be heard?

The appeal is scheduled for August 31.

What were the previous verdicts?

The main defendant received a death sentence, two women received life sentences, and the remaining defendants were acquitted.

How old was Jihad?

Jihad was 14 years old.

Why did Jihad’s family appeal?

The family appealed the acquittals of several defendants and requested that those verdicts be reconsidered.