Saad Lamjarred's father reacts after appeals court raises rape sentence to 10 years
A Paris-area appeals court in Créteil sentenced Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred to 10 years in prison on Saturday for rape, increasing an earlier six-year sentence handed down in 2023. His father, Bachir Abdou, posted a photo outside the courthouse on Instagram, saying his son was being wronged.
Why it matters
The case has drawn wide attention across the Arab world for years given the singer's fame, and the harsher sentence reopens public debate after years of legal proceedings.
Background
Saad Lamjarred is a well-known Moroccan singer who was initially sentenced in 2023 to six years in prison on a rape charge, a ruling that was later toughened on appeal.
Key points
- Bachir Abdou posted a photo of himself outside the French courthouse, marking his first public comment on the ruling against his son.
How outlets covered it
CNN Arabic and Sky News Arabia agreed on the core facts of the ruling and the increase in the sentence from six to ten years. CNN Arabic placed greater emphasis on the father's reaction and his Instagram post, while Sky News Arabia's report focused mainly on the court decision itself without covering the family's response.
How outlets headlined it
- CNN بالعربيةبعد صدور حكم بسجنه 10 سنوات.. والد سعد لمجرد: "ولدي مظلوم"
- سكاي نيوز عربيةإدانة بالاغتصاب.. سجن سعد لمجرد 10 سنوات
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