` ` What 's happening is a cover for the military coup , '' Morsy says in court . The judge never returned to the courtroom : He sent a court official after the second recess to announce the adjournment until January 8 . Trial adjourned until Friday after opening hearing , twice . Outside court , protesters chant and briefly interrupt news crews . He is accused of using violence against protesters in March 2016 .
` ` What 's happening is a cover for the military coup , '' Morsy says in court . Trial adjourned until Friday after opening hearing , twice . Outside court , protesters chant and briefly interrupt news crews . He is accused of using violence against protesters in March 2016 .