Lebanese Artist Fadl Shaker Appears in Court for Attempted Murder Trial

During his statement, Shaker asserted that he was not involved in the case, noting that the complaint had previously been withdrawn following a financial agreement with Hilal Hamud. He claimed that the case had been leveraged for financial extortion and to tarnish his reputation due to his political views.

Shaker's attorney, Amata Mabarak, submitted an official document to the court confirming the withdrawal of the complaint, which she argued supports their legal position. The session featured a confrontation between Shaker and Ahmad al-Asir, with both denying any financial or arms-related ties.

At the conclusion of the session, the court postponed the examination of the case until February 6, 2026, to hear Hilal Hamud's testimony directly.