School Director Faces Two-Month Suspended Sentence for Defamation
On September 26, 2026, the Fes Court of First Instance delivered a ruling against the director of a primary educational institution, following a controversial Facebook post that prompted legal action. The court sentenced the director to two months in prison, suspended, for charges related to disseminating false information with the intent to invade privacy and defame others. Additionally, he was ordered to compensate four plaintiffs with 1,000 Moroccan Dirhams each.
The incident arose when four educational inspectors took legal action against the school director after he referred to them as a "gang" in his social media post. They claimed that his remarks not only tarnished their professional reputation but also undermined their dignity. The court proceedings saw the director released on bail during the trial, but ultimately resulted in the aforementioned verdict, which held him accountable for his defamatory statements.
As reported by sabahagadir.ma.
