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Mubarak to Stand Trial in August

HeadlineJun 02, 2011

An Egyptian court has announced ousted president Hosni Mubarak will stand trial in early August on charges of corruption and the killing of protesters. Mubarak’s sons will be tried on charges of corruption at the same time. The case marks the first time in modern history that an Arab leader has been toppled and tried by his own people.

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