libel
Trial opens for Philippine journalist critical of Duterte
World
July 23, 2019
Trial opens for Philippine journalist critical of Duterte
High-profile Philippine journalist Maria Ressa’s libel trial opened Tuesday in a case that she and press freedom advocates see as…
Daily Mail pays Melania Trump $2.9 million for false claim
World
April 12, 2017
Daily Mail pays Melania Trump $2.9 million for false claim
The Daily Mail has apologized to Melania Trump and agreed to pay damages to settle a lawsuit filed by the…
Prosecutors summon TV host Youssef al-Husseiny for insulting justice minister
Egypt
February 24, 2016
Prosecutors summon TV host Youssef al-Husseiny for insulting justice minister
Public prosecutors on Wednesday summoned TV host Youssef al-Husseiny for interrogation over insulting Justice Minister Ahmed al-Zend on OnTV channel.
Journalists’ Syndicate announces solidarity with Zamalek Club chief TV ban
Egypt
November 3, 2015
Journalists’ Syndicate announces solidarity with Zamalek Club chief TV ban
The Journalists' Syndicate has announced its solidarity with the Visual and Audible Media Industry Chamber's decision to ban Zamalek Club…
TV presenter heard in libel complaint by ex-army general Anan
Egypt
May 17, 2015
TV presenter heard in libel complaint by ex-army general Anan
Prosecutors heard on Sunday the testimony of popular media host Mahmoud Saad who is facing a slander complaint by Egypt’s…
Standing trial for libel, media host Ahmed Moussa apologizes to lawyer
Egypt
February 4, 2015
Standing trial for libel, media host Ahmed Moussa apologizes to lawyer
Controversial media host Ahmed Moussa has apologized to a lawyer whose lawsuit against him resulted in a six-month prison term…
Court accuses Douma of ‘defamation and libel’
Egypt
December 9, 2014
Court accuses Douma of ‘defamation and libel’
Cairo Criminal Court, headed by Judge Mohamed Nagy Shehata, decided to file a claim against activist Ahmed Douma accusing him…
Shafiq insult lands Wasat Party leader in prison
Egypt
January 29, 2013
Shafiq insult lands Wasat Party leader in prison
The Matareya Misdemeanor Court sentenced on Tuesday Essam Sultan, deputy chairman of the moderate Islamist Wasat Party, to one month…
Erian files claim against TV presenter who accused him of libel
Egypt
October 30, 2012
Erian files claim against TV presenter who accused him of libel
The Cairo public prosecution started investigating Tuesday a claim filed by Freedom and Justice Party vice head Essam al-Erian against…
Okasha found guilty of defaming Morsy, gets four months in prison
Egypt
October 22, 2012
Okasha found guilty of defaming Morsy, gets four months in prison
Tawfiq Okasha was sentenced to four months in prison on Monday for defaming President Mohamed Morsy. The Esna Court in…