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Shehata was discovered on July 23 at the home of a friend in Cairo. She denied being kidnapped and Church officials confirmed she had left her home of her own free will. Differing accounts claim that after she was located, police either returned
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custody of the Church. Shehata herself has made no public statement with the exception of a video whose authenticity is disputed. Her whereabouts are unknown and the Church claims she is under its protection, saying she was "transferred from her family's home in
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