Egypt to try US citizen, seven others over anti-Islam video
The Hill ^ | Sept. 18, 2012 | Julian Pecquet
Posted on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:05:15 PM
Egypt's general prosecutor on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for Florida Pastor Terry Jones and seven Coptic Christian Egyptians linked to an anti-Islam video on YouTube that sparked riots across the Middle East, The Associated Press is reporting.
The eight individuals, none of whom are believed to be in Egypt, are charged with harming national unity, insulting and publicly attacking Islam and spreading false information. They could face the death penalty.
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