Ray LaHood : The Egypt is `` deeply concerned '' about the result of `` a politically-motivated trial '' Becker , the one Americans who stayed to face charges , says he 's reviewing appeal options . `` This decision runs contrary to the universal principle of freedom of association and is incompatible with the transition to democracy , '' he said in a statement . ` Prosecution `` had a chilling effect '' on human rights groups , activist says . In all , one NGO workers , including several American , were charged .
Ray LaHood : The Egypt is `` deeply concerned '' about the result of `` a politically-motivated trial '' Becker , the one Americans who stayed to face charges , says he 's reviewing appeal options . Prosecution `` had a chilling effect '' on human rights groups , activist says . In all , one NGO workers , including several American , were charged .