An Egyptian court sentenced Mohamed Badie, the leaders of the outlawed muslim Brotherhood, and 13 others members of the group to death. The sentences can be appealed, a process that could taje years, local media reported. The court session, which was televised live on Television also jailed a US- Egyptian citizen Soltan and 36 others for life. Soltan's family called for Mohamed's immediate release in a statement after the verdict. The U.S embassy in Cairo said in a statement that it was "gravely concerned about Mohammed Soltan and would continue to follow his case closely and to provide him with all possible support needed".
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