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Updates from the Court hearing of Sheikh El-Zakzaky July 29, 2019 [Updated 11.25] Information from the hearing, as it comes in. Arguments have closed (scroll down for latest) From source: It could be recalled that the lawyers called for the adjournment of the sitting to enable them to scrutinize the papers that detail the deteriorating medical condition of the sheikh. It is expected the court will listen to their conclusion. As of now, the judge and lawyers from both sides are in attendance. The legal team of Sheikh Zakzaky headed by Femi Falana revealed that the sitting aims to entertain a motion seeking a legal permission to travel abroad for medical attention. He stated that they presented their application and attached with it a medical report, saying they also replied to the questions filed by the government’s counsels. He said they are pleading with the government to grant them their request because the persons they are representing could die if urgent steps are not