The court acquits Mohamed Ramadan of charges of insulting the Egyptian flag.
June 4, 20250 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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The Dokki Misdemeanor Court acquitted the artist Mohamed Ramadan yesterday, Tuesday, June 3rd, of the charge of insulting the Egyptian flag and disrespecting state symbols.
This came after a lawyer filed a direct complaint against him, accusing him of wearing the Egyptian flag on his back in recorded videos on social media, promoting ideas associated with "Masonic symbols," which the lawyer considered a blatant assault on national symbols and an affront to the dignity of the Egyptian people.
The lawyer demanded the maximum penalties to be imposed on Ramadan in the lawsuit, and to compel him to pay a financial compensation of one billion dollars to the "Long Live Egypt" fund, to remedy the literary damage inflicted on the people and to support the national and developmental projects carried out by the fund.
The lawyer also emphasized that the artist's actions were not limited to insulting the flag, but also included spreading offensive messages that harm social peace and national unity, warranting criminal and civil accountability.
This comes amidst a wave of widespread criticism directed at Mohamed Ramadan after he performed at the Coachella festival in California, USA, where he appeared in an outfit that many considered similar to a dance costume, sparking a significant controversy on social media, leading the lawyer Ashraf Farhat to file a complaint with the Public Prosecutor.
The Egyptian Actors Syndicate responded by referring Ramadan for investigation due to what they deemed an "inappropriate" appearance that tarnished the image of the Egyptian artist and the people.
Nevertheless, Ramadan defended his choice of attire, explaining that it was inspired by Pharaonic attire, emphasizing that he raised the Egyptian flag during the event.
The Dokki Misdemeanor Court announced his acquittal of the charges today, concluding the case legally, while the debate continues on both popular and official levels regarding the artist's behavior and appearance at public events.
