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Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others have been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted on drug-related charges.
She was found guilty of belonging to a criminal ring that imported starting materials used in illicit drug manufacturing for commercial distribution, alongside possessing illegal firearms and ammunition.
The 39-year-old, best known for hosting the crime TV show ‘Mission Impossible’, has denied all charges.
Nine co-defendants were sentenced to life imprisonment, while seven others were acquitted.
During the trial, the court heard that authorities had seized over 750kg of narcotics alongside raw chemicals used in their production.
When asked by the judge about her alleged involvement, Sarah said she had never seen any drugs until she was photographed with them at the anti-narcotics authority headquarters.
Her defence lawyer confirmed she will appeal the death sentence.
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