43 defendants are on trial , many in absentia . American Robert Becker is staying in Cairo to stand trial . Comment: They will be tried in absentia . U.S. official : We object to what we view as politically-motivated trials .
43 defendants are on trial , many in absentia . American Robert Becker is staying in Cairo to stand trial . Comment: U.S. official : We object to what we view as politically-motivated trials .