Arab Democratic Party Chief Fails to Attend Hearing on Tripoli Bombings for Medical Reasons
Arab Democratic Party leader former MP Ali Eid failed on Thursday to attend a hearing on the August twin bombings in the northern city of Tripoli for medical reasons, reported the National News Agency.
His lawyer, Hiyam Eid, submitted a medical report to First Military Investigation Judge Riyad Abu Ghida excusing him from the hearing.
The nature of his medical condition was not disclosed.
In November, Eid evaded a summons to undergo questioning by a military tribunal judge over his alleged aid of a suspect linked to the bombings of the al-Taqwa and al-Salam mosques in Tripoli.
Abu Ghida had filed a subpoena against Eid and his driver Ali, on charges of helping Ahmed Merhi escape justice by smuggling him to Syria.
Merhi is the suspected driver of the explosive-laden vehicle that blew up near al-Taqwa mosque.
Lebanese authorities have arrested several members of the pro-Syrian regime Arab Democratic Party on suspicion they were involved in the Tripoli attacks.
Abu Ghida on Tuesday questioned Eid's son Rifaat on charges of threatening the Internal Security Forces Intelligence Bureau.
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