AP reported Friday that an Egyptian court has sentenced a popular Egyptian film actor and comedian to 3 months in jail and a fine equivalent to $170 for insulting Islam in roles he played in some of his most popular movies.
Adel Imam was found guilty on the basis of his roles in "
The Terrorist", "
Terrorism and Kabab", and "
Morgan Ahmad Morgan." The case against Imam is one of several brought by conservative lawyers in recent months against those they believe have offended Islam.