Egyptian court sets July 26 for verdict in Basma Boussil defamation case

An Egyptian court has scheduled July 26 to issue a verdict in a defamation case involving Basma Boussil, the former wife of artist Tamer Hosny. The case centers on accusations that the defendant insulted and defamed Boussil on social media platforms.

The Economic Court in Alexandria, presided over by Judge Ahmed Fawzy, heard the defense's arguments before postponing the decision. The court's ruling will be delivered by judges Yasmine El-Anani, Khaled Aslan, and Mohamed Essam Fouad, with court secretaries Mohamed Abdel Hafeez and Abdullah Saeed managing the proceedings.

The legal action, registered under case number 39 for the year 2026 in Raml First, began when security forces in Alexandria received a report against a woman accused of insulting and slandering Boussil online. Investigations revealed that the accused, identified as 'H.A.' who operates a social media account, allegedly posted offensive remarks and accusations against Boussil. The investigation also indicated that the defendant violated Boussil's privacy by publishing content that aimed to harass and disturb her through the misuse of communication channels.

Following the investigation, the case was referred to the court, which has now set a date for the final judgment.