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Attorney Jaber Al-Malkawi, representing MP Omar Al-Ayasra, responded to allegations made by his colleague, MP Yanal Faraḥat, accusing him of defamation and insult.

Al-Malkawi told Rum News Agency that the complaint had been filed a long time ago and was with the Public Prosecution, hence it was prohibited to discuss it. Now that the case has been referred to the court and trial procedures have started, it can be discussed in detail.

He clarified that Faraḥat's statements to Rum regarding the complaint's cause are inaccurate. The issue is not related to parliamentary discussions or disagreements over the Cybercrime Law or any other law. The complaint concerns an accusation made by MP Faraḥat through respected media platforms, which MP Omar Al-Ayasra considers himself innocent of and was never accused.

Al-Malkawi stated: "MP Faraḥat accused Al-Ayasra of being a member of the Muwatta organization, which was accused of plotting to assassinate the late King Hussein in 1993. He claimed that Al-Ayasra was tried in the State Security Court for this charge and that MP Saleh Al-Armouti represented him. All these allegations are false. After reviewing the State Security Court and the Court of Cassation files, we found that Al-Ayasra was never one of the accused in that case and was never brought before the Public Prosecution as an accused. No accusation or conviction was issued against him as he was not involved in the case."

Al-Malkawi revealed that MP Al-Ayasra faced significant harm due to these statements made by MP Faraḥat through respected media outlets, making it his life's mission to defend himself, especially since Jordanians deeply respect King Hussein and the accusation is severe. He expressed astonishment that a colleague in the council would make such an accusation without verifying it.

Al-Malkawi admitted that he advised Al-Ayasra not to comment on this case, as it is a legal and judicial matter, and he has taken on this task.

He predicted that the case would be long-drawn, with Al-Ayasra providing testimony today as a complainant witness for the Public Prosecution. The sessions have been postponed until September after the judicial recess.

Al-Malkawi did not deny that, as a colleague, he whispered to his fellow lawyer, MP Faraḥat's representative and his brother Bassam, about reconciliation efforts. There have also been interventions from others in this matter. However, the main question remains whether there will be an effort to reconcile, given the apparent escalation.