AMMAN — A former MP is planning to bring charges of attempted murder against Madaba First District Deputy Mohammad Shawabkeh following an altercation on live TV in which Shawabkeh drew a gun, local media reported on Saturday.
On a live talk show aired by the private satellite channel Josat on Friday, Shawabkeh and former MP Mansour Murad were discussing the crisis in Syria when they began trading insults in a heated argument that turned into a physical confrontation.
The moderator lost control of the situation when Shawabkeh accused Murad of working as a spy for the Syrian regime.
Murad then accused Shawabkeh of being a “spy for the Israeli Mossad”.
“You are a thief and bought votes,” Murad told Shawabkeh and cursed the deputy’s father.
The Madaba MP then hurled his shoe at the former deputy and threatened him with a revolver as both men jumped out of their seats.
The moderator tried to calm his two guests several times, but to no avail.
Neither the government nor the Lower House has issued an official statement on the incident.
Bani Hani says:
"MAY" face charges?! Is there not enough evidence of him pulling a gun on the other individual?! Or are the charges not serious enough? What a joke. It's sad to know that these are the role models we have representing us in congress. And on another note..more people would comment on here if it was not a requirement to proved a name and e-mail address. Join the 21st century along with the rest of the world.
moe says:
Man what an embarassement , this gives the worse impact on our university students now who thinks its cool to carry a gun since our congressman does it , dont know what is happening to our country GOD HELP US .
Khaled says:
Why would anyone carry a gun? Jordan is the safest place on earth. It is really shameful
Inna says:
@moe, It is an embarassment, and the soonest the Lower House will issue its statement the better. God help us if university students cannot think proper for themselves in the first place. What are they, 5th graders whom meaning of 'cool' and 'uncool' has to be spoon fed to? @Khaled, There is such phenomena as 'ana zalamah' which usually comes with a lot of consequences, remember?
muhdi Ahmad says:
An MP has every right to carry a gun and even shoot the enemies of the state..He should even wear steel toe shoes... They should charge Mansour Sayf al-Din Murad, with not getting scared... With all kidding aside, Mansour Sayf al-Din Murad has a lot of courage. He did not even duck the gun..Funny how he ducked the shoes...
Diana says:
MAY face charges? Never has this happened in our respectful country! It is legally correct to accuse him of attempt of murder and a threat to society. He must be take out of his current position immediately and be brought to court and prosecuted for his actions to set a good example in the society. I most certainly hope King Abdulla will act upon this with most severe legal actions upon this shameful act