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Dubai Eye
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UAE top court reconvicts 24 to life in prison in terror case
The Criminal Chamber of the Federal Supreme Court has overturned a previous ruling and reconvicted 24 individuals with links to the "Justice and Dignity Committee" terror group with life sentences. Following an appeal, the court charged the defendants for collaborating with the 'Justice and Dignity' terror group and for financing the Al-Islah terror organisation. The court also ordered the confiscation of all funds and items linked to these crimes. The previous verdict by State Security Chamber at the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal had dropped the criminal charges against the 24 defendants. In his appeal, Attorney General Chancellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi explained that the lower court had overlooked the defendants involvement in financing and collaborating with the "Jusitice and Dignity" terror group. On July 10, the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court convicted 53 defendants linked to the 'Justice and Dignity Committee' terrorist organisation. Forty-three of them were sentenced to life in prison and five were handed 15-year jail terms, while five others were sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined AED 10 million. The court also imposed a fine of AED 20 million each on six companies that were convicted of money laundering to support a terrorist organisation. These firms have been ordered to close and all their assets will be confiscated. One defendant was acquitted.
ARN News Center
12 hours ago
- Politics
- ARN News Center
UAE top court reconvicts 24 to life in prison in terror case
The Criminal Chamber of the Federal Supreme Court has overturned a previous ruling and reconvicted 24 individuals with links to the "Justice and Dignity Committee" terror group with life sentences. Following an appeal, the court charged the defendants for collaborating with the 'Justice and Dignity' terror group and for financing the Al-Islah terror organisation. The court also ordered the confiscation of all funds and items linked to these crimes. The previous verdict by State Security Chamber at the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal had dropped the criminal charges against the 24 defendants. In his appeal, Attorney General Chancellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi explained that the lower court had overlooked the defendants involvement in financing and collaborating with the "Jusitice and Dignity" terror group. On July 10, the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court convicted 53 defendants linked to the 'Justice and Dignity Committee' terrorist organisation. Forty-three of them were sentenced to life in prison and five were handed 15-year jail terms, while five others were sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined AED 10 million. The court also imposed a fine of AED 20 million each on six companies that were convicted of money laundering to support a terrorist organisation. These firms have been ordered to close and all their assets will be confiscated. One defendant was acquitted.
TAG 91.1
15 hours ago
- Politics
- TAG 91.1
UAE top court reconvicts 24 to life in prison in terror case
The Criminal Chamber of the Federal Supreme Court has overturned a previous ruling and reconvicted 24 individuals with links to the "Justice and Dignity Committee" terror group with life sentences. Following an appeal, the court charged the defendants for collaborating with the 'Justice and Dignity' terror group and for financing the Al-Islah terror organisation. The court also ordered the confiscation of all funds and items linked to these crimes. The previous verdict by State Security Chamber at the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal had dropped the criminal charges against the 24 defendants. In his appeal, Attorney General Chancellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi explained that the lower court had overlooked the defendants involvement in financing and collaborating with the "Jusitice and Dignity" terror group. On July 10, the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court convicted 53 defendants linked to the 'Justice and Dignity Committee' terrorist organisation. Forty-three of them were sentenced to life in prison and five were handed 15-year jail terms, while five others were sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined AED 10 million. The court also imposed a fine of AED 20 million each on six companies that were convicted of money laundering to support a terrorist organisation. These firms have been ordered to close and all their assets will be confiscated. One defendant was acquitted.
Morocco World
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
YouTuber Hicham Jerando Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison in Morocco
Rabat – Moroccan YouTuber Hicham Jerando, who currently lives in Canada, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Criminal Chamber of the Rabat Court of Appeal. The ruling was made in absentia on Thursday, with Jerando convicted on charges related to terrorism, cybercrime, and inciting violence. According to converging local reports, Jerando is accused of creating a terrorist group that aimed to seriously disturb public order through online campaigns involving threats and manipulation on social media. He has also been using his platform to spread conspiracy theories and misinformation about Morocco's monarchy, including claims of a 'silent coup' and alleged threats to Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan. The case began in early March after a woman filed a complaint saying she had been blackmailed and threatened on the messaging app WhatsApp. Morocco's National Judicial Police (BNPJ) launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of five people close to Jerando in Casablanca, including his sister and his 15-year-old niece. Authorities believe Jerando's relatives helped him carry out his actions by providing him with digital tools and participating in the production of defamatory videos. In addition to terrorism-related charges, those involved face accusations of spreading false information, making threats, attacking public institutions, and insulting a lawyer. Investigators also reportedly found technical evidence of money transfers linked to these activities. Jerando's sister and niece were reportedly released on March 10 this year under certain conditions, while the investigation continues. Tags: Hicham jerandoHicham Jerando CasejailprisonSentence
Ya Biladi
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Fake journalist in Beni Mellal sentenced to 2 years for defamation and impersonation
A taxi driver was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison and fined 20,000 dirhams by the Criminal Chamber of the Beni Mellal Court of First Instance. According to Al Akhbar, he was prosecuted for impersonation, insulting officials, and spreading false allegations with the intent to defame, with repeat offenses. Arrested in Fkih Ben Salah, he was brought before the prosecutor on February 20 while in custody and subsequently placed in pre-trial detention. Already convicted multiple times over the past year, he had used his Facebook page to publish unfounded accusations against officials, elected representatives, and community leaders, manipulating public opinion through platforms dedicated to slander and blackmail. Several human rights organizations took legal action, particularly denouncing serious accusations he had made against the public prosecutor of Fkih Ben Salah. The accused falsely claimed to be a journalist by misusing credentials, prompting media professionals to welcome his arrest.
