Cairo Criminal Court ruled on Saturday, September 5, sentencing artistic producer Sara Khalifa to three years in prison over allegations that she sexually assaulted a young man and filmed the incident.
The ruling came after the court reviewed the case, heard the defense arguments and examined the evidence and statements included in the investigation records.
Prison Sentences for Other Defendants
The court also sentenced Khaled Ahmed Abdel Moneim to three years in prison, while Fathy Khaled and Abdel Halim were each sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with the charges against them.
The case dates back to allegations that Sara Khalifa and other defendants assaulted a young man and filmed the incident. Investigating authorities questioned the parties involved before referring the defendants to the Criminal Court.
Details of Sara Khalifa’s Trial
The court reviewed the case, heard the arguments and examined the evidence and statements contained in the investigation before issuing its rulings against the defendants.
The verdict brings the first-instance proceedings in the case to a close, subject to the legal procedures available under Egyptian law.
Sara Khalifa and the Major Drug Case
The ruling comes alongside another case involving Sara Khalifa, which has been widely referred to as the “Major Drug Case.”
Cairo Criminal Court had previously referred the files of Sara Khalifa and 12 other defendants to the Grand Mufti to obtain the religious opinion concerning the death penalty, with September 5 set as the date for the verdict.
Allegations of Forming a Criminal Organization
The Public Prosecution had referred 28 defendants, including Sara Khalifa, to the Criminal Court on allegations of forming an organized criminal group specializing in importing materials used to manufacture synthetic drugs, allegedly for the purpose of manufacturing and trafficking them.
The charges also included possessing firearms and ammunition without the required licenses, according to the investigation records and referral documents.
What sentence did Sara Khalifa receive?
Cairo Criminal Court sentenced her to three years in prison in the assault and filming case.
What sentences were imposed on the other defendants?
Khaled Ahmed Abdel Moneim received three years, while Fathy Khaled and Abdel Halim each received seven years of rigorous imprisonment.
Is Sara Khalifa involved in another case?
Yes. She is also a defendant in the case widely known as the “Major Drug Case.”
What are the main allegations in the drug case?
The allegations involve forming an organized criminal group to import materials used in drug manufacturing and trafficking, as well as possessing firearms and ammunition without licenses.
