Moroccan Doctor Faces Trial for Alleged Anti-Islamic Facebook Posts, Family Cites Mental Health Concerns

The court of first instance of Taounate has postponed the trial by a week. He will then be prosecuted for this offense, in accordance with the Penal Code, which provides for sentences of up to five years in prison in case of offense committed by public means.

Renowned for his good conduct and his relations with patients, the doctor would suffer from intermittent psychological disorders. His family plans to present a medical file to the court, hoping to obtain his provisional release on bail.