Egyptian comedian sentenced for offending Islam

A judge says one of the Arab world's best known Egyptian comedians has been sentenced to three months in jail for offending Islam. The judge confirms that Adel Imam was convicted in absentia of "defaming Islam."

The state-run Ahram Online English website reports he was found guilty for a 2007 movie in which he plays a corrupt businessman and a 1998 play about an Arab dictator. Other reports said the court objected to his use of Islamic symbols. (AP)