An Egyptian businessman in the United Kingdom who tied up his Filipino maid for 35 hours failed to win his appeal to have his sentence reduced.
In June 2015, Zekri Gris and his wife Dina Matiass tied domestic worker Niressa De-Vicente to a chair after Gris accused her of stealing £12,000 (US$16,105). Matiass filmed the ordeal while Gris physically and verbally abused her, Bristol Post reported.
Gris became aggressive, intimidatory and violent and slapped the maid’s face several times. The Filipino was tied up and confined in her room for 30 to 35 hours before she was able to escape by climbing out a window.
A neighbor saw De-Vicente running down the street and police were called. The couple were then arrested. On May 31, 2016, at Bristol Crown Court, Gris was charged with one count of false imprisonment and was given a three-year jail-term.
On Thursday, Matiass was given a 12-month jail term suspended for a year after pleading guilty to one count of false imprisonment. On the same day, Gris filed for an appeal to have his sentence reduced, saying it was “too tough.”
However, the court did not grant the appeal and said Gris’ jail term was not excessive for the offense of false imprisonment. “In our judgement, a significantly longer term of imprisonment could justifiably have been imposed,” the court said.
Alsight Dilangalen filipino k ba??????
Alsight Dilangalen isa kang tanga at bobo. Diyos ka ba at nakita mo ang pangyayari. Bakit ka maghusga na ganyan sa kapwa mong filipino. Idalangin natin na sana sa nyo mangyari yan.
Good for you a..hole!!
Alsight Dilangalen where is your brain in your ass.. Read first before you comments.. Your so judgemental ????????????
Narcisa Deloyola–those Egyptians aren’t Muslims–
Don’t judge so you won’t be judged!
"Most Muslim people are like that" . OMG! If someone would comment as well, "Most Filipino people are like her", what would you feel?
Well done young man, a credit to the Filipino Community in the UK. Wishing you every success.
Alsight Dilangalen accused is different from guilty. Try to read the article well before jumping into conclusions.
Resi Dela Merced-Cruz Herrera correct
Alsight Dilangalen it’s alright..I understand your concern.but a lot of ofw are victims of frame ups and they need our support rather than putting them down.who knows this kababayan is just that..a victim.God bless
Hwag mong sabihin Miss na Muslim Ang may gawa may Christian dn na Egyptian Ang sabihin mo yong sabihn mo ang pangalang Ng Tao Hindi lahat Ng Christian o Muslim ay masama kasama ka Doon Kong ikw ay Christan
Sorry guys if I hurt you . Pero kc ugali n ng pinoy ang in denial. Gaya halimbawa matalu sa laro sabihin agad dinaya.
Rey Tumanda diba kahit nahulan din.
Norhaya Asdali Matias and Gris are Non -Muslims, agree ako na wag idamay ang faith, Egyptian Orthodox Xtian sila.
Eden Francisco… Right to be punish but not as a Muslim… But as a devil people…
Excuse me…. Don’t use the word Muslim… Everyone has their own identity…This couple is devil and deserve to be punish….
You are right
Alsight Dilangalen you are so judgemental..paano mo alam na guilty cya?have you look at yourself in the mirror lately?filipino ka rin di ba?
Alsight Dilangalen Iba ang "accused" kaysa "guilty". She was only accused, and I’m sure is she was guilty, idedemanda din siya ng employer at makukulong. Di ba ang tama nilang ginawa e ipina pulis siya at charge her with theft kung may ebidensiya talaga sila? Sa article na ito, it was not even mentioned na guilty talaga siya of theft.
If im not mistaken she was guilry of stealing diba. For pinoys wag lng mgnakaw din oara oi mangyari to. Kung mgsalita ka ang linis nyo. Kaya din ang baba nmn tingin sa filipino kc dahil din sa inyo.
Life sentense will be great stupid most muslim peoplr are like that