KUWAIT CITY, Nov 19: The Criminal Court has set Dec 2 to issue a verdict in the case of the murder of Ahmed Al-Jalal. The court confirmed that the medical report presented during the trial established the full mental accountability of the suspect at the time the crime was committed. The case revolves around the brutal killing of Ahmed Al-Jalal, brother of former MP Mutab Al-Jalal, who was fatally stabbed during a confrontation in the Hadiya area. Following the incident, the accused surrendered to the authorities and confessed to the crime. During the trial, attorney Hussein Al- Asfour, representing the victim’s family, demanded the maximum penalty for the accused. This followed the psychiatric eva

luation confirming that the perpetrator was responsible for his actions. The Public Prosecution, headed by Nasser Al-Masbahi, Deputy Director of the Ahmadi and Mubarak Al-Kabeer Prosecutions, delivered a powerful plea to the court. Al-Masbahi stated the accused defied Divine authority, transgressed moral boundaries, and shattered the victim’s most sacred right -- his right to life. Such a heinous crime, driven by the whims and arrogance of the accused, warrants the severest punishment as an act of justice and deterrence, he said.

The prosecution’s argument emphasized the gravity of the crime, portraying it as one that deeply shook societal conscience. Al-Masbahi described the actions of the accused as horrifying enough to move “mountains” and called for his execution as just retribution. The prosecution asserted that such punishment would serve as a warning to others and a reminder of the sacredness of human life. The final decision now rests with the Criminal Court, which will deliver its verdict on Dec 2. This case has drawn widespread attention, highlighting the enduring demand for justice and the sanctity of life in Kuwaiti society.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff