The second case of Engineer Yahya Hussein Abdel Hadi

Case Summary:

The Second Misdemeanor Court of Nasr City, held at the Seventh District Nasr City Misdemeanor Court, is examining case number 1206 for year 2023, known in the media as « The second case of Engineer Yahya Hussein Abdel Hadi ». This case, popularly known as « The Second Case of Engineer Yahya Hussein Abdel Hadi, » commenced on April 13, 2023. Engineer Yahya is being tried for broadcasting false news and publishing articles that potentially disturb public peace and instill fear among citizens.  Among these articles are ones titled « When Will They Speak? », « Shame and Dialogue », and « Release Everyone, Including the Brotherhood ». The prosecution charged the accused with several accusations, including deliberately spreading rumors and false statements about the country’s internal conditions. This was done by publishing articles on his Facebook account with titles such as “When Will They Speak?”, “Shame and Dialogue”, and “Release Everyone, Including the Brotherhood”, which included false statements and rumors falsely attributing state institutions with misconduct against citizens and fabricating charges against them. The charge sheet also claimed that he reported that Christians were imprisoned for joining the « Sinai Province » Group. The charge list further elaborates that Yahya claims that verdicts against the Brotherhood’s leaders and members were baseless. He also downplays the group’s acts of terror. This suggests to the public that the Egyptian state institutions do not respect the rule of law and violate human rights, which undermines the state’s prestige and public peace. The Public Prosecution demanded the punishment of Yahya Hussein Abdel Hadi under Articles 49, 50, 80d, 102 penalties.