Egyptian lawmaker accused of indecency

Associated Press

CAIRO

Egyptian prosecutors intend to investigate an ultraconservative lawmaker whom police say was caught in his car “violating public decency” with a woman, the state news agency reported Saturday. He denies the allegation, and Islamists say the case is aimed at defaming them ahead of upcoming presidential runoff elections.

The incident, widely reported in the local media, comes at a crucial time for Islamists rallying behind Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi, who is set to face former regime figure and ex-military man Ahmed Shafiq in a vote next weekend.