Lebanese Artist Fadl Shaker Appears in Beirut Court for Attempted Murder Case

During the hearing, Shaker asserted that he was not involved in the case, noting that the complaint had previously been dropped following a financial settlement with Hilal Hamoud. He claimed that the case was being used, in his words, as part of a financial extortion attempt and to tarnish his image due to his political views.

His attorney, Amata Mbarak, submitted an official document to the court confirming the withdrawal of the complaint, arguing that this strengthens Shaker's legal position. The hearing included a confrontation between Shaker and Ahmad al-Assir, where both denied any financial or arms connections between them.

Following the conclusion of the hearing, the court scheduled the next session for February 6, 2026, to hear a direct statement from Hilal Hamoud.