Who Is Shahid King Bolsen? Everything to Know About the American Blogger
By Sarah Jenkins
Q1: Is Shahid King Bolsen still a United States citizen?
A1: Bolsen was born an American citizen under the name Shannon Morris. While he has lived outside the United States for decades and publicly disavowed American foreign policy, there is no public record showing an official renunciation of his US citizenship.
Q2: Why was Bolsen released from death row in the UAE?
A2: Under Islamic law (*qisas*), capital murder charges can be commuted if the victim's family agrees to forgive the perpetrator in exchange for blood money (*diya*). Martin Steiner’s family agreed to a financial settlement, allowing the court to commute the death sentence to time served.
Q3: Did Shahid King Bolsen physically carry out bomb attacks in Egypt?
A3: No. Bolsen acted as an agitator and propagandist. He used social media channels and video broadcasts from Turkey to coordinate, direct, and encourage local extremist cells in Egypt to attack foreign commercial properties and utility lines.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
