Egyptian court drops jail case against Ahmed Ezz after settlement with Zeina
A family court in Egypt ends the jail case against actor Ahmed Ezz after he pays Zeina's maid's wages, marking the latest chapter in their legal dispute.
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AIAn Egyptian family court on Sunday ended the jail case against actor Ahmed Ezz after he reached a settlement by paying 570,000 Egyptian pounds (approximately $11,400), in a lawsuit filed by actress Zeina over her maid's wages.
The court's decision followed Ezz's payment of the demanded amount, which covered the salary of Zeina's maid, amid ongoing legal disputes between the two that have lasted for years.
On July 28, the court had reserved its verdict for the August 16 session, pending confirmation that the required sum had been paid.
History of the legal dispute between Ahmed Ezz and Zeina
The dispute between Ahmed Ezz and Zeina dates back to 2014, when disagreements began over an unofficial marriage and the paternity of her twins, leading to a series of court cases in Egypt.
In 2017, Zeina was granted a divorce from Ahmed Ezz, after which further cases followed over alimony, school fees, and domestic staff wages. The family appeals court has since issued several rulings adjusting monthly support and children's expenses.
The court had previously upheld a ruling requiring Ahmed Ezz to pay $600 (30,000 Egyptian pounds) in maid's wages, after rejecting his appeal against the decision.