Nisreen Tafesh Case: Forensic Medicine Influences 3-Year Sentence Verdict
When the Validity of a Signature Determines Fate
The October Criminal Court is gearing up to make a pivotal decision in the case of artist Nisreen Tafesh, challenging her three-year prison sentence for a 4 million-pound bounced check. The Forensic Medicine Authority is currently drafting an expert report on the validity of Tafesh’s signature, a key element in this legal saga.
Check Under Scrutiny
The case began on January 30, 2023, when the public prosecutor accused Nisreen Tafesh of issuing a bounced check in favor of Nashwa Safaa El-Din. The artist vehemently denied the validity of her signature on the incriminated check, casting doubt on the foundation of the accusation.
Forensic Medicine Directive
To resolve this dilemma, the court ordered Tafesh to write her signature for in-depth analysis. Meanwhile, the court session has been postponed to December 25, when the Forensic Medicine Authority’s experts’ report on forgery and counterfeiting will be available.
A Signature Affair
Thus, the validity of Tafesh’s signature becomes a central element in this legal battle. If the analysis confirms validity, it could bolster the stance of the initial court that sentenced the artist to three years in prison with labor and a bail of twenty thousand pounds. Conversely, if the signature is successfully contested, it could change the course of the case in favor of Tafesh.
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Defense and Evidence
The victim’s defense presented elements, including bank checks from the same day, showing Tafesh’s order to the bank to pay the victim and the artist’s signature. Additionally, a copy of the check’s rejection by the bank due to insufficient funds was provided as evidence.
Anticipated Conclusion
Although the court issued its verdict in absentia on June 26, 2023, sentencing Tafesh to three years in prison, the artist’s challenge persists. The final decision will largely depend on the upcoming forensic medicine report and the analysis of the validity of the artist’s signature.
