Bassem Youssef

A prominent Egyptian satirist has been fined millions of dollars over a dispute with a television channel which suspended his show after it lampooned military leaders, officials said today.

Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef was released on bail today after nearly five hours of questioning over alleged insults to President Mohamed Morsi and to religion.

Egyptian prosecutors questioned Egypt's most prominent television satirist on Sunday over allegations he insulted the president and Islam, a case that has increased opposition fears of a crackdown on dissent.

A prominent Egyptian satirist has been fined millions of dollars over a dispute with a television channel which suspended his show after it lampooned military leaders, officials said today.

Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef was released on bail today after nearly five hours of questioning over alleged insults to President Mohamed Morsi and to religion.

Egyptian prosecutors questioned Egypt's most prominent television satirist on Sunday over allegations he insulted the president and Islam, a case that has increased opposition fears of a crackdown on dissent.