The Alexandria Criminal Court, First Circuit, decided on Sunday, September 27, 2026, to postpone the trial of a lawyer accused of killing her mother inside their apartment in the El-Montazah First Police Department area. The postponement was made to allow for the completion of defense procedures in the case. The accused, a lawyer, was present in court for the proceedings.
The case dates back to a report received by the Alexandria Security Directorate from officers at the El-Montazah First Police Department. The report stated that a foul odor was emanating from an apartment in the department's area. Upon investigation, police found the body of the victim inside the apartment. Preliminary investigations revealed prior disputes between the accused and her mother.
According to the investigation, the Public Prosecution accused the lawyer of assaulting her mother, causing her death, and then handling the body in a way that prevented its discovery for a period. The prosecution's investigation stated that the accused had a history of disputes with her mother. The police were able to identify and apprehend the accused, who reportedly confessed to the crime.
A report was filed on the incident, and the Public Prosecution took over the investigation. The prosecution later referred the accused to the Alexandria Criminal Court for trial. The court is currently hearing the case. The accused's lawyer will present their defense in the next session.
The Alexandria Criminal Court is chaired by Judge Mahmoud Eissa Seraj El-Din, with members Judge Tamer Tharwat Shahin, Judge Abdel Aati Ibrahim Saleh, and Judge Ahmed Zakria El-Sharkawy. The court's secretary is Hassan Mohamed Hassan. The case has garnered significant attention in Alexandria's legal and social circles.
The incident has raised concerns about domestic violence and the relationship between mothers and daughters. Egypt has seen a rise in cases of violence against women and family members in recent years. The case will continue to be heard in the coming days, with the court expected to deliver a verdict after considering all evidence and testimonies.
The postponement of the trial has given the defense team additional time to prepare their case. The prosecution has presented its evidence, and the defense will present their arguments in the next session. The court will then deliberate and reach a verdict. The case is one of several high-profile trials in Alexandria this year.
Key points
- The Alexandria Criminal Court postponed the trial of a lawyer accused of killing her mother to tomorrow, citing the need for further proceedings in the case.
- The accused, a lawyer, was present in court for the proceedings and reportedly confessed to the crime.
- The case has raised concerns about domestic violence and the relationship between mothers and daughters in Egypt.
