AMMAN, 14 June, 2021 (TON): Former Finance Minister Bassem Awadallah, the royal court chief, and royal family member Sharif Hassan Ben Zeid have been charged by Jordon’s State Security Court for inciting sedition and opposing against the present regime.
On Sunday, the court indicated that the two men were also charged with taking some actions to harm the safety and security of Jordan and destabilize the country, the media cited.
The media said that Sharif Hassan Ben Zeid was also charged with possession of narcotics.
However, the trial of the two is expected to start next week.
Moreover, according to the media sources, if convicted of charges of incitement and sedition, the two defendants could get between three and 20 years in prison.
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