Egypt reduces sentences in same-sex wedding case
An Egyptian appeals court on Saturday upheld the conviction of eight men for "inciting debauchery" for appearing in an alleged same-sex wedding video, but reduced their sentences from three to one year in prison, a court official said.
The court didn't immediately give a reason for reducing the sentences handed down last month. A detailed verdict is expected in the coming days. The court official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
The eight men were convicted based on an Internet video showing two men exchanging rings and embracing among cheering friends at a party on a Nile boat.
