Monday, September 7, 2026 - Egyptian television host Sarah Khalifa has been sentenced to death alongside 11 other defendants in a major drug-trafficking case, according to Egyptian media reports.
The ruling follows a high-profile investigation into allegations of involvement in the production and distribution of illegal drugs. The case has drawn significant public attention because of Khalifa’s profile as a television personality.
The defendants were convicted in a case involving alleged large-scale drug trafficking, with prosecutors presenting evidence concerning the possession, manufacture and distribution of narcotics.
The court referred the death sentences to Egypt’s Grand Mufti for a non-binding opinion, a required step in Egyptian death-penalty cases before final judgments are issued.
The ruling remains subject to Egypt’s judicial appeals process, meaning the sentences are not yet final. The case is expected to continue attracting intense public and media scrutiny as the defendants challenge the verdicts and authorities move toward the next stage of proceedings.
Khalifa’s involvement has added to the attention surrounding one of Egypt’s most closely watched drug cases.
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