WIRE — The economic misdemeanor court in Alexandria has sentenced physician Omnia Sweidan today on 4 July to six months in prison with hard labor, suspended for three years, after convicting her of publishing false news related to Alexandria Universitys Shatby Hospital. The court also imposed a fine of EGP 20,000 (USD 405) and ordered Sweidan to pay legal expenses. She was acquitted of a second charge of using an electronic account to commit the alleged offense, while the related civil case was referred to the competent civil court. The case arose after social media posts and subsequent media coverage alleged ethical and professional violations at Shatby Hospital, a teaching hospital affiliated with Alexandria University. According to the Public Prosecution, the investigation was launched after authorities reviewed the circulated claims and received a complaint from the Director of Legal Affairs at Alexandria University Hospitals, who stated that the hospital had received no complaints from patients regarding the alleged incidents. Prosecutors said a technical examination identified Sweidan as the owner of the social media account that published the posts. During the investigation, Sweidan acknowledged publishing the post under scrutiny. She told prosecutors thatContinue reading "Court Sentences Physician Omnia Sweidan to Suspended Six-Month Prison Term Over Shatby Hospital Posts" The post Court Sentences Physician Omnia Sweidan to Suspended Six-Month Prison Term Over Shatby Hospital Posts first appeared on Egyptian Streets.
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