Specter of death penalty haunts Egypt’s Brotherhood
An Egyptian court issued the first death sentence against a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, Sheikh Fadl al-Mawla, in what some fear will be a precedent for the regime.
Egypt's highest court for the first time has upheld the death penalty against a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, prompting fears that it won't be the last time.
The Court of Cassation ruling April 24 prompted objections from human rights groups and politicians.
