Mubarak and Sons to face trial in August
Mubarak and Sons to face trial in August
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak is to stand trial in August, alongside his two sons, Alaa and Gamal, for the role they played in the deaths of protestors during January and February.
A date of August 3 has been set for the three mens’ initial appearance in court.
The Egyptian state news agency reported that they will all face Judge Ahmed Rifat in a Cairo criminal court for corruption, and graft, as well as the killing of protestors.
Mubarak has also been fined US$90m for cutting internet access and mobile phone services in the country during the 18-day uprising.
If found guilty of “pre-mediated killing”- the most serious charge he faces – Mubarak could face the death penalty.
Charges of abuse of power and wasting public funds have also been slapped on the former leader.