Singer Essam Sasa Imprisoned for 6 Months with Hard Labor

Background of the Case

The Giza Criminal Court issued a ruling today, Sunday, to imprison the festival singer Essam Sasa for 6 months with hard labor, and to end the case by reconciliation in the case of manslaughter, on charges of driving under the influence of drugs and possessing narcotics with the intent to use, according to the “Youm7” website.

The Omraneya Prosecution Office had previously referred singer Essam Taha Talat, known as Essam Sasa (24 years old), a student and singer, because on May 6, in the Talabiya Police Department in Giza Governorate, he possessed, with intent to use, methamphetamine in circumstances other than those permitted by law, possessed, with intent to use, amphetamine in circumstances other than those permitted by law, possessed, with intent to use, hashish in circumstances other than those permitted, and possessed, with intent to use, tramadol in circumstances other than those permitted by law.

Accusations and Investigation

He also drove the car (C.R. No. 1438) while under the influence of drugs, which resulted in the death of the victim, Ahmed Miftah Mahrous, and caused the death of the victim, Ahmed Miftah, by mistake. This was due to his negligence, recklessness, and lack of caution, as he drove his car while under the influence of drugs, colliding with the victim, causing the injury that led to his death, as shown in the investigations.

The chemical laboratory report confirmed that the samples sent of Issam Sasa’s blood and urine contained a product of hashish, tramadol, amphetamine, and methamphetamine, a derivative of phenethylamine, which are substances included in the first schedule of the Narcotics Law.

Video Statement

Issam Sasa appeared in a video talking to his fans hours before he was arrested in the UAE, where he had been for the past period. He posted the video on his social media accounts and spoke to his fans, explaining that he knew he would be arrested as soon as he arrived in Egypt, and he talked about the hit-and-run incident in which he was accused.

Issam Sasa said: “I am now returning to my country and this video might be the last video you see. It might have been taken at the airport. I want people to understand exactly what happened to me and what I am going through because people do not understand anything and they are saying things that did not happen.” (the details)

Conclusion

Singer Essam Sasa has been imprisoned for 6 months with hard labor for driving under the influence of drugs and possessing narcotics with the intent to use. The case has been ended by reconciliation in the case of manslaughter. The singer had previously appeared in a video speaking to his fans about the incident and expressing his desire to be understood.

FAQs

Q: What was the ruling handed down by the Giza Criminal Court?
A: The court ruled to imprison Essam Sasa for 6 months with hard labor and to end the case by reconciliation in the case of manslaughter.

Q: What were the charges against Essam Sasa?
A: Essam Sasa was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and possessing narcotics with the intent to use.

Q: What was the outcome of the chemical laboratory report?
A: The report confirmed that the samples sent of Issam Sasa’s blood and urine contained a product of hashish, tramadol, amphetamine, and methamphetamine.

Q: What did Issam Sasa say in his video statement?
A: Issam Sasa said that he knew he would be arrested as soon as he arrived in Egypt and that he wanted people to understand exactly what happened to him and what he was going through.