Nini, a journalist, was detained following the publication of several articles criticizing the counter-terrorism practices of the Moroccan security services, including prison sentences handed down after unfair trials against Islamists. He had also repeatedly called for increased political freedom and has written about corruption among government officials. Nini was charged with “gravely offending” public officials, accusing public officials of violating the law without providing proof, and insulting the judiciary or discrediting its rulings or attempting to influence the courts. The court convicted Nini on all three charges and sentenced him to imprisonment and a fine. The verdict and sentence were both upheld on appeal.