Egyptian court sentence on top Muslim Brotherhood leader and 682 supporters

Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohammed Badie shouts slogans from the defendant's cage during his trial with other leaders of the Brotherhood in a courtroom in Cairo December 11, 2013.

BY YASMINE SALEH- Mon Apr 28, 2014

(Reuters) - An Egyptian court sentenced the leader of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood and 682 supporters to death on Monday, intensifying a crackdown on the movement that could trigger protests and political violence ahead of an election next month.

Egyptian Court Sentence on Top Muslim Brotherhood Leader and 682 Supporters by Thavam Ratna