Degwy family dispute seeing positive developments: Lawyer
During a telephone interview with TV host Lamis al-Hadidi on the'Last Word' (Kalema Akhera) TV show, Shehata explained that 'An important family meeting was held last night, attended by Amr al-Degwy and Mahy and Angie Mansour (daughters of Mona al-Degwy). The meeting lasted approximately four hours at the home of a close friend for the family, a person trusted and respected by all parties.'
'I participated in this meeting via phone for part of its four-hour duration, and the entire meeting focused on ending all existing disputes.'
He revealed that 'Everyone agreed on one conviction: that external forces played a role in creating discord and conflict within this family.'
'This family was ideal, connected, and loving, but certain people close to some parties interfered and tampered with the family's bonds, which led to the situation we find ourselves in today.'
He explained that at the end of the meeting, there was a clear directive issued to the lawyers representing both parties: 'It was agreed to hold intensive sessions between the lawyers with the aim of settling all cases and disputes as quickly as possible, which have so far reached approximately fifty cases.'
Shehata added, 'Indeed, and in accordance with these directives, since 9:00 am this morning, I sat with Amr el-Degwy's new legal advisor, a respected lawyer specializing in dispute resolution. The meeting was fruitful, and we witnessed a genuine seriousness in reaching solutions and ending the crisis.'
He explained that Saturday's meeting was the first in two years, specifically with Amr al-Degwy, adding that the late Ahmed al-Degwy had also engaged in serious negotiations for a settlement in February and that he had met with him once or twice.
Shehata said, 'I met with him once or twice, and frankly, there was an intention to resolve the disputes last February. The sessions were supervised by Nawal al-Degwy, who limited them to family reunification.'
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
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