The National reported Sunday that Jordan’s State Security Court sentenced three men to death in the Hmoud church shooting case, sending the ruling into mandatory review and possible appeal.
Petra, Jordan’s state news agency, reported that the court found the men guilty of terror-related offenses, including charges involving deaths, weapons and ammunition, and promoting a terrorist group’s views. Petra also said one defendant was found guilty of supplying money for terrorist acts under Jordan’s law covering money laundering and terrorist financing.
The attack took place during a funeral at Saint George’s Orthodox Church in Hmoud on Oct. 23, The National reported. CBS News and The Associated Press reported that nine people were killed; The National identified them as Christian men. Jordan’s Public Security Directorate reported 34 injuries.
Earlier EconoTimes coverage traced the case to the detention of three men in Karak after an exchange of fire.
Petra said the Court of Cassation is next to examine the judgment through automatic review. The defendants also may appeal to that court.
