Shocking new revelations over death of Nawal al-Degwy's grandson
Shocking new developments have arisen regarding the death of Ahmed al-Degwy, the grandson of Nawal al-Degwy, after the family's lawyer Mohamed Hamouda put forward new evidence that suggests his death was not a suicide.
During a phone interview with TV host Amr Adib on the 'al-Hekaya' (The Story) show on Friday, Hamouda said that all the rumors circulating about Ahmed's suicide do not stand up to scrutiny.
He assured that his client did not suffer from any psychological disorders, as some believe.
The family's lawyer added that several eyewitnesses reported hearing what sounded like an argument inside the villa where the incident occurred, moments before the sound of gunfire.
This, he said, reinforces the possibility that other parties are involved in the case.
Hamouda continued, 'There are extremely dangerous people responsible for Ahmed al-Degwy's death and all these issues.'
The family's lawyer stated that investigations are still ongoing, noting that the Public Prosecution is re-examining the crime scene, revealing new information, including the presence of another gun in the incident.
Hamouda concluded his remarks by emphasizing that the only body authorized to announce the facts is the Public Prosecution, expressing his confidence in its ability to uncover the full truth soon.
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