Ilyas El Malki breaks down in court as trial for controversial remarks is postponed

Ilyas El Malki breaks down in court as trial for controversial remarks is postponed
Thursday 31 October 2024 - 17:03

Streamer Ilyas El Malki fainted in The Court of First Instance in El Jadida and required first aid to regain consciousness, as his trial was postponed until November 12.

During Thursday’s proceedings, El Malki appeared amid various complaints lodged against him by the King’s Attorney, although some complainants—including Mohammed Touil and former footballer Hamza Abourazzouk.

His lawyer, defended his client by asserting that he did not intend to insult or mock the Amazigh people, arguing that similar statements are often made in the context of comedy and should not be met with disproportionate repercussions.

El Malki has since expressed remorse, apologizing to complainants, saying that his remarks were not meant to offend.

He now faces multiple charges from the Public Prosecution Office in El Jadida, including incitement to hatred, discrimination, defamation, public indecency, slander, and drug use.

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