Egypt judge dismisses videos in Al-Jazeera trial

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Last Updated : Apr 10 2014 | 7:45 PM IST
An Egyptian judge has dismissed videos presented by the prosecution as evidence in the trial of three Al-Jazeera journalists on terrorism charges.
The hearing today saw the footage, allegedly filmed by the detained journalists, which included a documentary on Somalia, a Kenyan press conference and another wildlife video.
The judge dismissed the footage on the grounds that it is not related to the charges, which include providing a platform to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group.
The journalists, award-winning Australian correspondent Peter Greste, Canadian-Egyptian acting bureau chief Mohammed Fahmy and Egyptian Baher Mohammed, worked for the Qatar-based broadcaster's English language channel.
Fahmy said he does not understand the reason for the trial, shouting from behind the bars of the defendants' cage, "This is a joke!". The trial was adjourned to April 22.
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First Published: Apr 10 2014 | 7:45 PM IST

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