Who is Fadel Shaker? Lebanese pop star released on bail
Summary
Lebanese pop star Fadel Shaker was released on bail after spending months in jail while facing retrial for alleged involvement with an armed rebel group and money laundering. He is accused of supporting a Sunni militant leader and participating in 2013 clashes in Sidon, Lebanon, but denies involvement in the fighting.Key Facts
- Fadel Shaker is a well-known Lebanese singer who retired in 2012 for religious reasons.
- He was accused of joining a Sunni armed group led by Ahmed al-Assir.
- Shaker allegedly participated in 2013 violent clashes between al-Assir’s fighters and Lebanese troops in Sidon.
- He was sentenced to 22 years in prison in 2020 in a trial held without his presence.
- Shaker surrendered to police in October 2023, leading to the dropping of previous sentences and a new trial.
- He paid 500 million Lebanese pounds (about $5,500) for bail and was released in early 2024.
- Shaker denies taking part in the Sidon clashes but admits supporting al-Assir.
- He spent years hiding in the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp, where he recorded new songs before surrendering.
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