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23

Moroccan computer engineer beaten unconscious, jailed for Facebook spoof entry


Sigh. From the BBC:

A Moroccan computer engineer has been sentenced to three years in jail for setting up a Facebook profile in the name of a member of the royal family.

Fouad Mourtada was arrested on 5 February on suspicion of stealing the identity of Prince Moulay Rachid, younger brother of King Mohammed VI.

The Casablanca court also ordered Mr Mourtada, 26, to pay a $1,300 fine.

The prosecution had urged the court to impose a sentence which set an example for others.

Mr Mourtada was convicted of “villainous practices linked to the alleged theft of the [prince's] identity”.

In his defence, he said he admired the prince, and that the Facebook entry was just intended to be a bit of fun.

Sheesh – and Eric has thought that I had problems understanding when something is sarcastic.

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By Jill Miller Zimon at 6:09 pm February 23rd, 2008 in Blogging, Courts, Crime, Culture, Foreign Affairs, Media, Politics, Social Issues, Writing 

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One Response to “Moroccan computer engineer beaten unconscious, jailed for Facebook spoof entry”

  1. 1 Jeff Hess on February 24th, 2008 7:11 am

    Shalom Jill,

    Royals seldom have any sense of humor.

    B’shalom,

    Jeff

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