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The Seventh Circuit of the Cairo Criminal Court in Fifth Settlement has sentenced the Uber driver accused of assaulting “Nabila Awad” and kidnapping her to 15 years of imprisonment.
However, in a shameless display of legal trickery, Attorney Ibrahim Mabrouk has resorted to outrageous and insulting tactics in defending the Uber driver accused of the heinous crimes of kidnapping and sexual assault.
His recent statements before the Cairo Criminal Court in the Fifth Settlement today are not only a slap in the face to the victim but also an appalling distortion of the truth.
A Pathetic Diversion
Mabrouk’s so-called defense? Accusing the victim of stealing the Uber driver’s mobile phone.
Yes, you read that correctly.
In an audacious attempt to divert attention from the driver’s despicable actions, Mabrouk has chosen to vilify the victim. I don’t think a 5-year-old would even think of coming up with such a dumb accusation, let alone a “lawyer”
Instead of addressing the actual crimes, he resorts to deflecting blame with a baseless, and frankly STUPID, accusation.
Medical Report Shenanigans
Not stopping at slander, Mabrouk takes his absurdity further by nitpicking discrepancies between the hospital’s medical report and the forensic report.
He claims inconsistencies between mentions of chest bruises in one report and their absence in another.
This is nothing but a desperate attempt to confuse the court. Playing doctor and twisting medical jargon doesn’t change the brutal reality of the assault.
It’s a classic victim-blaming tactic, and it’s as old as it is disgraceful.
Witness Intimidation
Mabrouk’s antics include questioning the credibility of witnesses whose testimonies align with the victim’s account. He cherry-picks testimonies that deny the charges and seeks to elevate them, while conveniently dismissing those that corroborate the victim’s narrative.
This selective memory act is a transparent ploy to inject doubt and chaos into clear evidence. It’s an insult to the intelligence of the court and a grotesque distortion of justice.
Sensationalism and Victim-Blaming
The pinnacle of Mabrouk’s absurdity is his claim that the victim is merely seeking media attention and trying to “ride the trend” on social media.
This baseless accusation is not only laughable but also deeply offensive. It trivializes the victim’s suffering and paints her as an opportunist.
This is pure, unadulterated victim-blaming, designed to shame and silence her. It’s a cowardly and despicable move, showing a complete lack of empathy and integrity.
The Cold, Hard Facts
The facts of the case, as laid out by the Public Prosecution, are stark and undeniable. The accused Uber driver deliberately avoided initiating the trip notification and closed the app at the scene to prevent tracking.
He then took the victim to a deserted road, assaulted her, caused injuries, and threatened her with a cutter. The victim’s brave call for help and the testimonies of two passersby paint a clear and compelling picture of the crime.
Uber’s legal representative confirmed the driver’s deceptive actions: not initiating the trip, closing the app, and creating a new account with false documents.
Uber has rightly suspended the driver’s account for attempted kidnapping and rape, and they are cooperating fully with the investigation.
What’s the point of this?
Despite the sentencing verdict, the proceedings in court were characterized by absurdity and insensitivity towards the victim. The defense’s tactics, including attempts to discredit the victim and divert attention from the severity of the crimes, were deeply hurtful.
Such courtroom theatrics only added to the trauma experienced by Nabila Awad and underscored the need for justice to be served with greater empathy and respect for survivors of such heinous acts.
It is imperative that we always believe the victim and acknowledge the gravity of their experiences, ensuring that their voices are heard and their trauma is not undermined or trivialized.
Anything less is a joke.
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