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Man released by court after responding to sectarian provocation with apology

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Last updated: 2024/05/13 at 11:48 AM
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The Third Minor Criminal Court recently made a decision to release a Bahraini defendant who was accused of insulting another individual. The incident began in April when the victim was found guilty of stirring up division and inciting hatred against a Bahraini sect. The court is set to announce the final verdict on May 22 and has placed travel restrictions on the victim. The defendant appeared in court with his lawyer, Hussein Aqeel, who made a passionate plea for his client’s innocence. Aqeel argued that the video in question was a spontaneous reaction to the victim’s divisive actions and was deleted shortly after. The defendant had also issued a direct apology in a subsequent video.

It is worth noting that the defendant had emphasized the shared brotherhood at the beginning and end of the controversial video. He also highlighted his recent marriage, which took place just a few days after the incident. Aqeel urged the court to consider the defendant’s remorse, his prompt apology, and the financial burden caused by his detention, which amounted to over 75 thousand dinars. The defendant expressed deep regret for the video, acknowledging that it had crossed a line and strayed from its intended purpose. He pledged his commitment to national unity and vowed to make amends for his actions.

The case came to light after the victim filed a complaint with the Public Prosecution, citing the defendant for tarnishing his reputation on social media platforms. The victim, who had previously been jailed for inciting hatred against a particular group, was distressed by the defendant’s video overlaying his voice on the victim’s original footage. The defendant also shared the clip through his public account, further exacerbating the situation. The court is expected to deliver its final verdict on May 22, and the defendant is hopeful for a lenient outcome in consideration of his regret and efforts to rectify his mistake.

In his defense, Aqeel highlighted the defendant’s immediate retraction of the video and subsequent apology as evidence of his remorse. The lawyer pointed out that the defendant’s actions were a reaction to the victim’s divisive rhetoric and should be viewed in that context. The defendant’s commitment to unity, evident in both his personal life and public statements, further reinforced his desire to correct his misstep. Aqeel stressed the financial strain the defendant faced due to his detention and urged the court to take this into consideration when delivering its final verdict.

The court proceedings saw the defendant express deep regret for his actions, acknowledging the harm caused by the video and his desire to make amends. His lawyer, Aqeel, passionately defended his client’s actions as a response to the victim’s incitement of hatred and division within the community. The defendant’s swift deletion of the video and subsequent apology were cited as proof of his genuine remorse. Aqeel also underscored the financial burden placed on the defendant as a consequence of his detention, appealing for leniency in sentencing. The court is expected to take all these factors into consideration when making its final decision on the case.

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