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- Egyptian prosecutors have referred Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, to trial.
- Attalah was released on bail of 100,000 Egyptian pounds, about $1,905.
- The misdemeanors court will hear the case beginning October 27, 2026.
- She is charged with operating an unlicensed website after the false-news allegation was dropped.
- A conviction could fine her 1 million-3 million Egyptian pounds, prompting press-freedom groups to warn the trial threatens media independence.