KUWAIT CITY — The Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s acquittal of two defendants accused of public insult, threats, and making an indecent gesture, following a case heard earlier this month.

The case originated from accusations by a complainant who alleged that one defendant threatened and insulted him while also making an offensive gesture. The second defendant was charged with involvement in the threats. Both defendants firmly denied the allegations during the investigation and trial.

Attorney Inam Haidar, representing the defendants, argued that the evidence against her clients was insufficient to warrant conviction. She emphasized that the case file lacked conclusive proof to establish the defendants’ involvement in the alleged acts.

The Appeals Court’s ruling underscored that criminal convictions must be based on certainty rather than speculation or doubt. It noted that relying solely on the complainant’s testimony without corroborating evidence was inadequate to prove guilt. The court further concluded that the evidence presented did not meet the necessary standard of certainty required for a criminal conviction.

Based on these findings, the court upheld the acquittal, concluding that the prosecution failed to demonstrate beyond reasonable doubt that the defendants committed the offenses as charged.