The case stems from a live broadcast on TikTok during which the defendant explicitly accused Wafaa Amer of involvement in human organ trafficking, linking her name to the death of late footballer Ibrahim Shika and the alleged sale of his organs.

Anxious and distressed During earlier court sessions, Yousry appeared visibly remorseful and emotionally shaken. At one point, she requested a glass of water in a trembling voice before collapsing and losing consciousness for several minutes, prompting the judge to temporarily adjourn the session until her condition stabilized.

Her defense lawyer argued for her acquittal, insisting that she did not commit the act of publishing that constitutes defamation, noting that TikTok livestreams disappear once ended, and that the video’s circulation came through accounts unrelated to her. He further pointed out that her comments about the late footballer were not fabricated, but rather echoed claims made by the player’s own family. He cited an official complaint filed by Shika’s mother with the Tanta prosecution, in which she requested the exhumation and autopsy of her son’s body over suspicions of foul play.

“A proud and great judiciary” In her first reaction to the ruling, Wafaa Amer expressed deep relief, praising the Egyptian judiciary, which she described as “proud and great.” She stressed that she would not tolerate any attempts to defame her, highlighting that she had been subjected to what she called a systematic and unjust smear campaign.

Amer added that her relationship with the late Ibrahim Shika was purely humanitarian, explaining that she offered him financial support after he visited her home and pleaded for help as he struggled with cancer treatment costs. She said she responded out of compassion after seeing his suffering and the harshness of his living conditions.