Karak:The State Security Court's public prosecutor has concluded the investigation into the October 23 terrorist attack on St. George Church in Hmoud, located in the Karak Governorate. Multiple terrorism-related charges have been filed against the defendants, including nine counts of committing terrorist acts resulting in death.
According to Jordan News Agency, State Security Court Prosecutor Brig. Gen. Ahmad Shahltough stated that the public prosecutor has completed all necessary procedures. This includes hearing from prosecution witnesses, collecting evidence from the crime scene, documenting the weapons and ammunition used in the attack, and questioning the defendants suspected of involvement in the attack.
The prosecutor has filed seven categories of charges against the defendants under the Anti-Terrorism Law No. 55 of 2006, as amended, and the Penal Code No. 16 of 1960, as amended. These charges encompass nine counts of jointly committing terrorist acts resulting in death, in violation of Article 7(b)(1) of the Anti-Terrorism Law, with references to Articles 2, 7(f) of the same law, and Article 76 of the Penal Code.
Additionally, the defendants face two counts of jointly committing terrorist acts using weapons and ammunition, under Article 7(b)(3) of the Anti-Terrorism Law, with references to Articles 2, 7(f) of the same law, and Article 76 of the Penal Code. Other charges include jointly possessing weapons and ammunition with the intent to use them in terrorist acts, under Articles 3(f), 7(c) of the Anti-Terrorism Law, with reference to Article 7(f) of the same law and Article 76 of the Penal Code.
The prosecutor has also charged the defendants with conspiracy to commit terrorist acts using weapons, under Articles 7(g), 7(i), with reference to Article 2 of the Anti-Terrorism Law. Further charges involve promoting the ideology of a terrorist group, under Articles 3(e), 7(c), and committing acts likely to disrupt public order and endanger public safety and security, under Articles 2, 7(i) of the same law.
Shahltough confirmed that the case has been referred to the State Security Court, which holds jurisdiction to commence trial proceedings in accordance with legal procedures.