Beirut ⁤hit-and-Run Suspect Faces attempted Murder Charges

A⁣ dramatic incident in ‍central beirut has led to the⁢ arrest ⁢and‍ charging of Khalil Siblini with attempted ⁢murder.Siblini is accused of running over a traffic⁤ policeman⁢ with his car while the officer attempted to make an arrest. The incident, captured on video ‌and widely circulated on social media, sparked public outrage and a swift response from authorities.

according to reports, Military investigating Judge Fadi Sawan interrogated Siblini.‍ Following‌ the interrogation, Judge Sawan issued a preliminary arrest warrant. The injured officer, identified as soldier George Abu Jaoude, was hospitalized for treatment‍ of bruises and ⁣wounds sustained‍ in the incident.

The video of⁣ the incident, which quickly went viral, depicts Siblini’s vehicle striking the officer. The widespread condemnation of the video played a ⁢meaningful role in the severity of the⁣ charges against Siblini. He now faces a potential prison sentence of up ⁢to 20 years.

“Lebanon Debate learned that the first military investigating judge, Fadi Sawan, today interrogated the arrested ​person,​ Khalil ‍Siblini, in the military Public Prosecution’s allegation against him for the crime of attempting to kill a traffic ⁢policeman in central ‌beirut by running over him with his car while the policeman ‌was trying to arrest him,” reported a news source.

The case highlights the importance of ‌respecting law enforcement and the potential consequences​ of violent acts against public‌ officials. The incident has drawn parallels to similar cases in the United States,​ underscoring the global nature of​ such crimes and the need for strong⁣ legal responses.

This developing story will be updated as more information becomes‌ available.The trial of Khalil Siblini is expected to garner significant attention in Lebanon and beyond.

Khalil Siblini has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after he ‌allegedly​ struck ‍a ‌traffic police‍ officer⁢ with his car in central Beirut. [1] The incident, which was captured on video and widely shared on social media, occurred while the officer was attempting to make an arrest. [1] The injured officer, identified as George Abu Jaoude, was hospitalized for treatment of bruises and wounds. [1] [2]



Following an interrogation by Military Investigating Judge Fadi Sawan, a preliminary arrest warrant was issued for Siblini. [1] ⁢Siblini now faces a potential prison⁣ sentence of up to 20 years.