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Egyptian court sentences 2 policemen for killing
15 Nov 2008 16:54:49 GMT
 Source: Reuters
CAIRO, Nov 15 (Reuters) - An Egyptian court sentenced two policemen to three years in prison on Saturday for hooking a man to their car and dragging him along the street until he died, a judicial official said.

The court found police captain Mohamed Sadaawi and police officer Ahmed Abdel-All guilty of manslaughter and bailed them for 2,000 Egyptian pounds each ($362) pending a possible appeal, the official said.

The dead man, 48-year-old Eid Ahmed Taie, had tried to prevent the officer from arresting his brother Ibrahim who was wanted for theft, the official added.

International and local rights groups say torture is systematic in Egyptian jails and police stations. Past victims have reported receiving electric shocks and beatings.

The government says it opposes torture and prosecutes police officers when there is evidence. (Writing by Alaa Shahine; Editing by Janet Lawrence)


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