File Photo: High court of Egypt. Photo courtesy of Egypt Justice system.
The court has set 5 March for the pronouncement of the final verdict.
The defendants are charged in connection with a brutal criminal case involving the kidnapping and sexual assault of young children in kindergarten at the Seeds International School in the Al-Salam district of Cairo, first reported to police on 20 November 2025.
The Public Prosecution opened an investigation after receiving reports that five children had been abducted and assaulted inside the school by several staff members.
Prosecutors interviewed the victims and their guardians as part of the inquiry, ensuring confidentiality under laws that protect the identities of minors.
Earlier forensic and investigative work uncovered physical evidence and testimony that formed the basis for charges of abduction and indecent assault. Authorities detained multiple suspects and expanded the probe to include additional individuals after corroborative forensic findings.
The referral to the Grand Mufti is a procedural requirement under Egyptian law when the judiciary considers capital punishment, allowing for a non-binding religious opinion before sentencing.
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