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From football to the courtroom: Tunisia's Chiboub cleared, others face trial
BY Libyan Express Aug 15, 2025 - 12:17 Slim Chiboub cleared of state security charges in high-profile Tunis case
A high-profile legal case in Tunisia has taken a new turn, after the summer indictment chamber at the Court of Appeal ordered the referral of a lawyer and two other defendants to the criminal court on charges of forming a criminal association and conspiring against state security. The court also rejected their requests for release.
In a parallel decision, the same chamber dropped identical charges against prominent Tunisian businessman and former Espérance Sportive de Tunis president, Slim Chiboub, citing insufficient evidence to secure a conviction.
The judges further ruled that public-interest cases involving Chiboub fall outside the jurisdiction of the Judicial Counter-Terrorism Division. These files will now be returned to the public prosecutor's office, which will determine the next steps.
The rulings come amid heightened scrutiny of Tunisia's judiciary, as it continues to handle several sensitive cases with potential implications for national security. The developments have drawn close attention from both the Tunisian public and observers across the region, reflecting the broader political and legal stakes in the country's governance. The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express.
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