Aswat Masriya (Cairo)

Egypt: Court Sentences Islamist for Slandering Actress

A Cairo court sentenced Azhar Professor Abdullah Badr to one year in prison with labor and a fine of 20, 000 Egyptian pounds for slandering actress Ilham Shaheen on Monday.

The court granted Badr bail of 5, 000 Egyptian pounds.

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