This Article is From Mar 31, 2013

Egypt satirist Bassem Youssef freed on bail

Egypt satirist Bassem Youssef freed on bail
Cairo: 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.

Youssef was ordered to pay 15,000 Egyptian pounds (around USD 2,200) pending investigation into the complaints, judicial sources told AFP.

On Twitter, Youssef confirmed the bail conditions, saying they were for three lawsuits.

He said no date has yet been set for questioning into a fourth legal complaint.

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