Zagazig Criminal Court Hands Down Death Penalty

The Zagazig Criminal Court in Egypt's Sharqia Governorate has sentenced a defendant to death by hanging after finding him guilty of the premeditated murder of a driver in Derb Negm.

The ruling followed the completion of all legal procedures, including referring the case to the Grand Mufti for the required advisory opinion.

Court Panel

The verdict was issued under the presidency of Judge Osama El-Helwany, with Judges Islam Mansour, Hany Salah El-Din Ahmed, and Mahmoud Mohsen Abdel Fattah serving as panel members.

Case Details

According to prosecutors, the defendant, a 35-year-old warehouse owner from Safour village in Derb Negm, intentionally planned the killing following previous disputes with the victim, 32-year-old driver Mohamed Abdel Aty Mohamed Mohamed.

Premeditated Attack

The prosecution stated that the defendant armed himself with a knife and waited for the victim along his usual route.

He allegedly followed the victim before attacking him with multiple stab wounds and blows to the head, causing fatal injuries that led to his death.

Drug Possession Charge

In addition to the murder charge, prosecutors accused the defendant of possessing cannabis for personal use in violation of Egyptian law.

Arrest and Trial

Security forces arrested the defendant after obtaining approval from the Public Prosecution.

Following investigations and court hearings, the Zagazig Criminal Court convicted him of premeditated murder and drug possession for personal use, issuing the final death sentence by hanging.

What was the court's ruling?

The Zagazig Criminal Court sentenced the defendant to death by hanging.

Why did the crime occur?

According to the prosecution, the murder stemmed from previous disputes between the defendant and the victim.

Where did the incident take place?

The crime occurred in Safour village, Derb Negm, Sharqia Governorate.

Were there additional charges?

Yes. The defendant was also convicted of possessing cannabis for personal use.

What crimes was the defendant convicted of?

He was convicted of premeditated murder and illegal possession of narcotic substances for personal use.