Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef to be investigated over jokes about military, government By Associated Press, Updated: Monday, October 28, 1:57 PM CAIRO — Egypt’s top prosecutor has ordered an investigation into a complaint that alleges satirist Bassem Youssef, known as the country’s Jon Stewart, harmed national interests by ridiculing the country’s military. Monday’s decision by chief prosecutor Hesham Barakat, announced in a statement by his office, could be a prelude to further action against Youssef such as questioning and a possible trial. Participants descend a hill on a homemade roller cart during the 25th Roller Cart Festival in Medellin, October 27, 2013. REUTERS/Albeiro Lopera (COLOMBIA - Tags: SOCIETY) Photos of the day Roller cart race, Serena Williams’s WTA win, Chicago pillow fight, Mount Etna eruption from space and more. Fridays Photos of the day Indonesian snake spa massage Several complaints were filed against Youssef after he mocked the pro-military fervor gripping Egypt in his first program of the season last week. Youssef also took jabs at military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, lionized in the local media as a hero after leading a July 3 coup that ousted the Islamist president. Making matters worse, the private TV station that airs the program sought to distance itself from the comedian. Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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