The Damanhour Criminal Court sentenced a 79-year-old school official to life imprisonment on charges of sexually assaulting a minor student inside a private school in Damanhour, according to local media reports on Wednesday, 30 April. The defendant served as the financial officer at the school. He was referred to trial by the Central Damanhour Prosecution Office in March 2025 under charges of indecent assault of a child under 18, as outlined in Article 268 (paragraphs 1 and 2) of the Egyptian Penal Code. At the start of the court session, the victim’s legal team urged the court to impose the maximum penalty, emphasizing the severity of the crime and the emotional toll on the child. The defense, however, argued for acquittal, citing a lack of conclusive evidence linking the accused to the alleged incident. Both the victim and the accused, accompanied by their families, were present at the hearing. A large number of citizens gathered in support of the child and to demand justice. Representatives from the National Council for Motherhood and Childhood were also present, with two lawyers from the Council’s Legal Support Unit attending the sessions to…
School Official Sentenced to Life in Damanhour Child Assault Case
April 30, 2025
