Taza Court Upholds Detention of Rapper Al-Hassel
In a significant ruling, the Taza Criminal Court has rejected the request for temporary release submitted by the defense team of rapper Sohaib Qabli, known by his stage name "Al-Hassel." The court's decision was rooted in the serious nature of the charges against him, as indicated by sources close to his legal representation. The court convened yesterday, Thursday, to deliberate on the matter and subsequently decided to postpone the trial of Al-Hassel to March 16, where the next session will commence with discussions regarding the case.
The public prosecutor's office in Taza had previously determined on Wednesday that Sohaib Qabli would be held in custody while facing multiple charges. These allegations include insulting public officials while they were performing their duties, disrespecting an organized body, and spreading false claims and allegations. This escalation in legal proceedings against the rapper has drawn significant attention from the public and media alike.
Earlier this week, on Monday, members of the regional judicial police from the Fez security department officially interrogated Al-Hassel, leading to the decision by the competent prosecutor’s office to place him under provisional detention. As the case unfolds, many are closely watching the developments, which could have implications not only for the artist’s career but also for the wider hip-hop community in Morocco.
As reported by ar.telquel.ma.
