The activists had faced charges in an Egyptian court . And a lawyer representing some of the defendants , Negad El Borei , said the defendants paid bail of 2 million Egyptian pounds ( about $ 132,000 ) before being allowed to leave . In a statement released on Monday, the group said it was "shocked and saddened" by the verdict but that they would continue to fight for their cause. One of the groups praised the decision , but expressed concern for its Egyptian staff .
The activists had faced charges in an Egyptian court . In a statement released on Monday, the group said it was "shocked and saddened" by the verdict but that they would continue to fight for their cause. One of the groups praised the decision , but expressed concern for its Egyptian staff .