The verdict against Haneen Hossam, Mowada al-Adham, and 3 others came after they had posted footage on video-sharing app TikTok for 'violating society's values.'
An Egyptian court Monday sentenced 5 female social media influencers to two years in jail each on charges of violating public morals, a judicial source said.
The ruling, which can be appealed, included a fine of 300,000 Egyptian pounds for each defendant, the source noted. Lawyer Ahmed Hamza al-Bahqiry said the young women are facing separate charges over the sources of their funds. "The verdict is shocking, though it was expected. We will see what happens on appeal," said womens rights lawyer Intissar al-Saeed.
Last month, an Egyptian court sentenced belly dancer Sama al-Masry to 3 years in jail for inciting"debauchery" on social media over posts deemed sexually suggestive.
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