Egypt
A misdemeanor court in Al-Muqattam has cleared the defendant in a viral bus harassment case, citing insufficient evidence, and rejected a related civil lawsuit, according to local media reports on Tuesday, 24 March. Under Egyptian law, acquittal due to insufficient evidence means the charges could not be proven beyond doubt, rather than confirming that the incident did not occur. The ruling remains subject to appeal by both the prosecution and the complainant. The case dates back to February 2026, when…
