An Egyptian lawyer has filed a lawsuit with the Public Prosecutor against actor and singer Mohamed Ramadan, accusing him of insulting Egyptian values after Ramadan tore up an Egyptian passport on an episode of the TV series “al-brince” (The Prince) currently being broadcast. Ramadan’s action is punishable by a fine between LE10,000 – 30,000, the lawyer said, as it violates a law that forbids the publishing or display of scenes or imagery that could damage the country’s reputation. He explained that this law further punishes with imprisonment and a fine anyone who mocks the publish authorities or interest. The law permits the confiscation of any medium used to commit the crime, be it through art, writing or other methods. Mahfouz demanded a speedy decision be carried out to punish Ramadan legally, in addition to halting the broadcast of “al-brince”.

Source: Egypt Independent April 27, 2020 12:56 UTC