They had no legal representation in court because defense lawyers boycotted the trial in protest over the death sentences handed down Monday to the 529 Morsy supporters , he said . Verdict against 683 suspected Muslim Brotherhood supporters expected on April 28 . On appeal , at least 529 members of the movement were sentenced to death . The cases relate to violent riots in the southern Egyptian city of Alexandria in August . Spiritual leader Mohammed Ali was not among the 62 defendants in court cases .
Verdict against 683 suspected Muslim Brotherhood supporters expected on April 28 . On appeal , at least 529 members of the movement were sentenced to death . The cases relate to violent riots in the southern Egyptian city of Alexandria in August . Spiritual leader Mohammed Ali was not among the 62 defendants in court cases .