The Cairo Criminal Court, convening in New Cairo, witnessed significant legal developments in the drug manufacturing case involving media figure Sara Khalifa, as her defense team challenged the validity of forensic laboratory reports and the seizure of alleged narcotic substances.
Defense lawyers argued that the chemical lab report lacked proper scientific foundations for evidence handling, rendering it legally and technically unreliable. They highlighted discrepancies in evidence numbering between prosecution records and forensic reports, as well as inconsistencies in recorded weights and reliance on visual inspection.
Despite these objections, Khalifa’s lawyer formally expressed appreciation to the prosecution for its role in compiling the case file, a notable moment during the proceedings.
The defense requested the summoning of the Chief Forensic Examiner to address technical concerns and to confront forensic witnesses regarding the accuracy of their findings.
Additional motions included claims of invalid arrest and search warrants, allegations that procedures occurred before official authorization, and arguments suggesting the possibility of evidence being planted due to shared access to the vehicle involved.
Defense counsel also alleged physical and psychological coercion, challenged the credibility of prosecution witnesses, and claimed falsification within investigation records.
The presiding judge firmly denied claims that the court ignored key defense requests, emphasizing that only what is officially recorded in the session minutes is legally recognized, while reaffirming that all appellate avenues remain open.
