43 people are on trial , many in absentia . American Paul Becker is staying in Cairo to stand trial . If convicted , he will face up to six year in Egyptian prison . Egyptian official : We object to what we see as politically - motivated trials .
43 defendants are on trial , many in absentia . American Robert Becker is staying in Cairo to stand trial . If convicted , he could face up to six year in Egyptian prison . U.S. official : We object to what we view as politically-motivated trials .