Attorney General Issues Media Gag Order in Ashrafieh Shooting Case
02/06/2026 | 15:09:32
Amman, June 2 (Petra) – The Media Commission on Tuesday circulated to media organizations a letter issued by the Attorney General of the Major Criminal Court imposing a gag order on coverage of a shooting incident in the Ashrafieh area.
According to the letter, media outlets are prohibited from publishing any information related to the case or the ongoing investigation, as well as publishing, republishing, or circulating any photographs, video footage, or other materials connected to the incident, citing potential adverse effects on the course of the investigation. The directive warned that violations of the order could result in criminal liability.
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