Abd El-Rahman Essam was arrested on January 25th, 2014 during the events of the revolution’s 3rd anniversary in Al Mansoura. He was detained under case No. 653 of 2014 Mansoura Second, Misdemeanor. He was accused of joining an illegally formed group, demonstration without permit, assembly, show of force and signaling violence and destruction of public and private property. 19th January 2015, he was sentenced in his presence for 5-year aggravated imprisonment and 3-year probation.