Jordanian-Palestinian woman pleads not guilty to slandering king
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Jordanian woman of Palestinian origin charged with slandering Jordan's ruler pleaded not guilty at the start of her trial on Tuesday.
The 60-year-old woman, who works at a private Jordanian university, has been charged with making statements harmful to the image of King Abdullah II - such as: "I am king more than the king."
According to the charge sheet, she also prevented school employees from hanging the king's portrait in their offices. If convicted, she could be sentenced to up to three years in jail.
The woman's name was withheld upon orders from the military court.
She was also charged with instigating discrimination between students of Palestinian origin and Jordanians.
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