I have now heard from three (now four source) sources that Dr Zahi Hawass has been imprisoned for one year today. If anyone has any further information or corroboration please post it.
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/10246/Egypt/Politics-/Antiquities-chief-Zahi-Hawass-sentenced-to-one-yea.aspx
Bassam Ahmed posted on Luxor News's Wall.
Bassam wrote
"العربية - عاجل...مصر: حكم بسجن وزير الآثار زاهي حواس سنة وعزله من وظيفته"
http://www.talkingpyramids.com/zahi-hawass-museum-gift-shop/
http://www.montysworldonline.com/2011/04/breaking-hawass-convicted-in-court-and.html
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http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/404271 - This is from the english version of Al Masry Alyoum.
Here is the link to Hawass's official statement about the incident:
http://www.drhawass.com/blog/explanation-court-trial-against-me
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