Dr. Mohamed El-Gendy, the lawyer representing Sara Khalifa, said he intends to appeal the death sentence issued against her in the major drug case.
Sara Khalifa and several other defendants were accused of forming a criminal organization involved in bringing, manufacturing, possessing, and promoting illegal drugs.
Sara Khalifa Prepares to Appeal Death Sentence
Sara Khalifa’s defense confirmed that she is expected to sign the appeal procedures on September 15, paving the way for the necessary legal steps to challenge the ruling.
The move follows a ruling by the Cairo Criminal Court sitting in the Fifth Settlement, which sentenced Sara Khalifa and several other defendants to death after referring their papers to the Grand Mufti for a religious opinion.
Details of the Major Drug Case Ruling
The court considered the case involving Sara Khalifa and other defendants over allegations related to forming and managing a criminal organization involved in manufacturing controlled substances for commercial purposes.
Her defense is now proceeding with the legally prescribed steps to challenge the ruling within the applicable deadlines and procedures.
Charges Against Sara Khalifa
According to the referral order, Sara Khalifa and 27 other defendants were accused of forming and managing a criminal organization whose purpose allegedly included manufacturing a controlled substance known as indazole carboxamide for trafficking and illegal distribution.
The charges also included possessing controlled substances for trafficking purposes, including phenethylamine derivatives, indazole carboxamide, and cannabis, according to the case documents.
Proceedings in the Major Drug Case
The case documents relate to alleged events occurring before May 4, 2025, within the jurisdictions of the First New Cairo and First Nasr City police departments in Cairo.
The case involves multiple allegations related to the manufacture and possession of controlled substances for trafficking, while the defendants remain subject to the applicable appeal and judicial procedures.
What Happens Next in Sara Khalifa’s Case?
The next step is to proceed with the appeal against the death sentence, according to her defense, with the case continuing through the competent judicial authorities in accordance with applicable legal procedures.
Will Sara Khalifa appeal the death sentence?
Yes. Her defense has announced plans to initiate an appeal against the ruling.
When is Sara Khalifa expected to sign the appeal?
According to her lawyer, she is expected to sign the appeal procedures on September 15.
What are the main charges in the case?
The charges involve allegedly forming a criminal organization and manufacturing, possessing, and promoting controlled substances for trafficking.
Was a death sentence issued in the case?
Yes. The court sentenced Sara Khalifa and several other defendants to death after referring their papers to the Grand Mufti.
