An Egyptian court has dropped all charges against Hosni Mubarak in relation to ordering the killing of protesters during the January 25 revolution in 2011. The Court also cleared former Minister of Interior Habib El-Adly and his six aides of all charges. Meanwhile, Hosni Mubarak and his sons Gamal and Alaa Mubarak and businessman Hussein Salem were also cleared of all charges in relation to embezzlement and corrupt gas deals. According to the Court, the charges had related to the deaths of 239 people and injuries of 1,588 across 11 governorates in Egypt. The Court added that of these deaths, 36 occurred in Egypt’s squares. The Presiding judge urged the media and onlookers to consider the verdict, of which a 280 page summary will be uploaded online, before expressing either support or offence to the verdict. According to legal sources, the verdict can be appealed by the Prosecution. Following the verdict, families of protesters killed during the January 25 revolution expressed outrage and grief outside the Police Academy where the trial was being held. Meanwhile, supporters of the former President celebrated and cheered. Hosni Mubarak had been sentenced to life in…
Hosni Mubarak Acquitted of Killing Protesters During January 25 Revolution
November 29, 2014
