Egyptian blogger Ahmed Douma, who had been sentenced to six months in prison for insulting ousted president Mohammed Morsi [5], was released on July 6, according to state news agency MENA [6]. The prosecution requested Douma's release [7] in June, dropping the charges against him. Despite the release order, Douma remained in custody for another trial on a separate charge. Douma was charged along with 11 others with inciting violence during protests in March in which at least 160 people were injured. The Cairo Criminal Court acquitted all 12 defendants [8] because the evidence against them was deemed void.
From Jurist [9], July 7. Used with permission.
