Egypt's judicial council denies trial-guarantee violations claim in Mada Masr case

Egypt's Supreme Judicial Council has denied social-media claims of trial-guarantee violations in the case of Mada Masr's editor-in-chief, convicted of running an unlicensed website.

• The council said the Public Prosecution interrogated the defendant in her defense's presence before referring her to trial.
• The council said the court allowed the defense to review the case file, which it declined, prompting the court to appoint a defense attorney.
• The council confirmed the verdict was read publicly and the convicted editor paid the fine and waived her right to appeal in writing.
• The council rejected attempts to cast doubt on Egyptian judiciary's integrity and urged reliance on official statements.