Egyptian belly dancer Sama al-Masry sentenced to jail for insulting Mansour

Published April 1st, 2015 - 06:50 GMT
Sama Al Masry is under fire for her comments on air.
Sama Al Masry is under fire for her comments on air.

A Dokki misdemeanor court sentenced Egyptian belly dancer Sama al-Masry Tuesday to 6 months in prison and a LE10,000 fine over insulting Zamalek Club Chief Mortada Mansour on satellite television.

Samia Attia Hadaqa, known as Sama al-Masry, had been charged with insulting Mansour on the TV channel Feloul, describing him as crazy, alcoholic, and a pimp.
 

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