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Gag Order Imposed in Alcohol Poisoning Case - Jordan News
The Attorney General, Judge Nayef Al-Samarat, has issued a gag order prohibiting the publication of any information related to investigative case No. 828/2025, known as the 'alcohol poisoning case,' starting Wednesday. اضافة اعلان The decision is based on Article 225 of the Penal Code and Articles 38 and 39 of the Press and Publications Law. In line with the ruling, Director General of the Media Commission, Basheer Al-Momani, issued a directive enforcing the court's decision. It prohibits the publication or republication of any information, photos, or videos related to the case or the investigation process. The ban also extends to all social media platforms, as explicitly stated in the order.
The Grand Criminal Court has charged 25 defendants in the alcohol poisoning case. Twelve of them face charges of murder and felony murder, while 13 others are charged with aiding and abetting murder.
