Greste parents express shock over verdict
Al Jazeera English journalist’s parents say their son is not a criminal, as Australian Prime Minister condemns verdict.
Published On 24 Jun 2014
The parents of jailed Al Jazeera journalist, Peter Greste, have spoken of their shock after an Egyptian court sentenced their son and two of his colleagues to at least seven years in prison.
Speaking just hours after the verdict Peter’s father, Juris Greste, said his son was “not a criminal” and had been jailed for doing his job.
Al Jazeera’s Wayne Hay reports from Brisbane.
Source: Al Jazeera