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Influencer Faces Firing Squad Inside Notorious Dubai Jail
She denies murder and says she acted in self-defence as the court waits for witness evidence.
- Brooke George, 23, remains in detention in Dubai after a court adjourned her murder trial until October 28, following her arrest in June after the death of William Treeby.
- George claims she acted in self-defense after Treeby became "increasingly controlling and abusive," alleging she grabbed a kitchen knife "within her grasp" during a struggle on June 22.
- Her mother, Tess, said the 23-year-old is "suffering terribly" in overcrowded conditions at a police station notorious for Human Rights violations, adding she is "utterly terrified" about her daughter's wellbeing.
- Advocacy group Detained in Dubai is supporting the family, with founder Radha Stirling stating, "Whatever the allegations, she is entitled to humane treatment," while the FCDO confirmed contact with authorities.
- If convicted of premeditated murder, George faces the death penalty in the United Arab Emirates; supporters continue to call for her release on bail while legal proceedings remain ongoing.
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