https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egyptian-tv-presenter-sarah-khalifa-sentenced-to-death-in-drug-caseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egyptian-tv-presenter-sarah-khalifa-sentenced-to-death-in-drug-casehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egyptian-tv-presenter-sarah-khalifa-sentenced-to-death-in-drug-case#u65838Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:20:10 +0000Sarah Khalifa will appeal a September 5 death sentence handed down by a Cairo Criminal Court. The 39-year-old television presenter was convicted of manufacturing, promoting, and trading synthetic drugs, alongside possessing unlicensed firearms and ammunition. Khalifa and 11 other defendants face hanging following the verdict. While the court has issued its judgment, the legal process continues as Khalifa seeks to overturn the conviction for drug trafficking and related offenses.Why it mattersKhalifa is a popular media star in Egypt. She previously denied the drug charges in court and received https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egyptian-tv-presenter-sarah-khalifa-sentenced-to-death-in-drug-casehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/egyptian-tv-presenter-sarah-khalifa-sentenced-to-death-in-drug-case#u60974Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:36:25 +0000A Cairo court sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other defendants to death by hanging for drug trafficking and related offenses. Khalifa, 39, was convicted of manufacturing, promoting, and trading synthetic drugs, as well as possessing unlicensed firearms and ammunition. During the proceedings, she denied the allegations and pleaded for mercy, claiming she had never smoked a cigarette. In a separate legal matter, she was also convicted of assault and received an additional prison term.Why it mattersThe case involves the production and distribution of synthetic drugs and the illegal po