A new development in the case of Fadl Shaker.. Recommendation to drop two main charges

Informed sources revealed details about the trial of Lebanese artist Fadl Shaker, today Sunday, that the prosecutorial body in Lebanon recommended dropping two main charges against him, which are insulting a brotherly country and financing terrorist groups through money laundering.

The sources stated in media statements that the body found that the charge of insulting a brotherly country was no longer legally valid, pointing out that the Syrian regime "no longer enjoys international legitimacy," and that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "is considered a fugitive from justice according to various international warrants and positions."

No evidence of financing terrorism

The sources added that the body also recommended dropping the charge of financing terrorism, due to insufficient evidence proving Shaker's involvement in any illegal financial activity.
They confirmed that the investigations related to his financial transactions did not show any indications of using the funds for laundering or financing prohibited activities.

Those close to the artist expressed hope that the final judicial decision would be just, allowing for the closure of a long chapter of legal troubles that have followed Shaker for years, and paving the way for him to return to his artistic activity normally.

Preliminary session in Beirut

Fadl Shaker had appeared last Wednesday before the head of the Criminal Court in Beirut, Judge Bilal Dhanawi, in a preliminary interrogation session held at the Palace of Justice.
The sources clarified that the session was limited to formal procedures, in preparation for his trial scheduled for December 15.

They added that the investigators asked Shaker routine questions regarding his lawyer's name and whether he had faced any threats before the trial date, before he left the court without any additional procedures.

It is worth mentioning that Fadl Shaker was one of the most prominent stars of Arab singing before he distanced himself from the artistic scene for years, following his pursuit in security-related cases, before gradually starting to regain his artistic and media presence in recent years.