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Court Postpones Wafa Makki Trial in Journalist Defamation Case to July 20

Tue , June 30 2026 / 05:34 PM By: Misr Connect 3 min read
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An Egyptian economic court postponed actress Wafa Makki’s trial over defamation and assault allegations involving a journalist in a financial dispute.

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The court postpones the trial of Wafaa Makki

The Economic Court has decided to postpone the trial of actress Wafaa Makki in the case filed against her, in which she is accused of insult, defamation, and assault against a journalist. The hearing has been adjourned to July 20 to continue reviewing the case and take the necessary legal procedures.


Details of the incident

The case dates back to a complaint filed by a journalist who accused actress Wafaa Makki of verbally assaulting her following a dispute between them over the payment of installments for a laptop purchased through an installment plan.

The complainant explained in her report that the actress had paid part of the agreed installments, but later stopped paying the remaining amount, which led to a dispute between both parties.


Escalation of the dispute into legal accusations

The complainant added that when she demanded the remaining payments, she was allegedly insulted and verbally abused by the actress, which prompted her to file an official report and submit a complaint to the relevant authorities.


Ongoing legal proceedings

The Economic Court is handling the case within its legal framework, awaiting the continuation of hearings in the coming period. The next session is scheduled for July 20, amid significant media attention since the beginning of the investigations.


Why was the trial of Wafaa Makki postponed?
To allow the court to continue reviewing the case and complete legal procedures.

What are the charges against her?
Insult, defamation, and assault against a journalist.

What is the reason for the dispute between the two parties?
A financial disagreement over installment payments for a laptop.

When is the next hearing?
On July 20.

Has a final verdict been issued?
No, the case is still ongoing before the court.

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