Verdict in trial of Egypt activist on June 3

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's state news agency says judges have decided to keep a prominent activist in detention until June 3, when a verdict is expected on a charge of insulting the country's president.

Ahmed Douma is the first to be tried on the charge, punishable by up to three years in prison. He was detained April 30 following a complaint by a member of the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood group, from which President Mohammed Morsi hails. Douma held Morsi responsible for recent bloodshed, calling him a "criminal" in a TV interview.

The news agency said at the court session Monday, police clashed with Douma's supporters and lawyers.

Lawyer Sameh Ashour told the judges Douma's comments fall within his right to freely express his opinion and should not be considered a criminal offense.

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Egypt activist gets 2 years for prosecutor slap

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Bahrain activist acquitted over Twitter post

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — A lawyer in Bahrain says a human rights activist has been acquitted over allegations that he posted false news on Twitter.

Mohammed al-Jishi told The Associated Press on Monday that Yousef al-Muhafedha — acting president of the Bahrain Human Rights Center — was found not guilty of posting inaccurate news about some anti-government protests.

This was the third time a court dismissed cyber-related charges, indicating a possible softening of an Internet crackdown in the Sunni-ruled Gulf nation, which has faced nearly two years on non-stop unrest over demands by majority Shiites for a greater political voice.

Al-Muhafedha was detained for two months before being released on bail in January. He is one of dozens in the Gulf nation who faced charges for posting things on social media.

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