This morning, the Giza Criminal Court witnessed the start of the first trial session for the suspect accused of killing artist Saeed Mokhtar, following the incident that took place outside Wadi Degla Club in 6th of October City.
The 61-year-old suspect gave detailed confessions before the prosecution, explaining that he works as a company manager and had entered into an informal marriage with the artist’s ex-wife three months ago. He stated that he went to the club after learning that his wife was visiting her child to execute a custody arrangement, and he took her to a café while waiting for her son.
The suspect claimed that he was attacked by the artist, which led to a struggle in which he sustained a hand wound, and Saeed Mokhtar was fatally stabbed in the arm. He insisted he did not intend to kill and was defending himself.
Lawyer Sherine Gouda revealed shocking details about Saeed Mokhtar’s marital life, confirming that his ex-wife was not legally divorced and that her informal marriage had effectively created a union between two husbands. She added that the artist had been shocked by his wife’s new relationship and had transferred money to her days before the incident to support his son.
These shocking developments shed light on the circumstances of the crime that shook the Egyptian art scene, as the trial continues to uncover further details about the altercation that led to the death of Saeed Mokhtar.
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