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Georges Hanna Dib, alias "Dr Food." (Credit: His Instagram account, @drfood.worldwide)
Add as preferred on Google The Mount Lebanon Criminal Court, presided over by Elie Helou, ordered on Thursday the release of Georges Hanna Dib, aka “Dr Food.” In July 2026, the same court had sentenced him to life in prison for drug trafficking.In its ruling, the court applied the general amnesty law published in the Official Gazette on Thursday, which covers all drug-related offenses committed before March 1, 2026. Read more Land sale in Upper Metn sparks outrage Since the offenses attributed to “Dr Food” took place before that date, they fall within the scope of the law, a judicial source told L’Orient-Le Jour.Georges Hanna Dib had been sentenced in absentia after failing to appear at hearings before the Criminal Court. He was not arrested until Aug. 23, 2026, following a separate complaint accusing him of domestic violence against his ex-wife.... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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