The courtroom turned into an arena of chants by Mubarak supporters who congratulated the former president on his acquittal. Alaa Mubarak, son of the former president, disappeared from the courtroom just before the verdict, while traces of happiness were drawn on Mubarak's face. The verdict did justice to President Mubarak," Farid al-Deeb, Mubarak's lawyer, said after the verdict. Civil plaintiff Othman Hefnawy had called for modifying the charge from "inciting" the killing into the actual killing of demonstrators. Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, in addition to a number of supporters were allowed to attend the trial; while others waited outside the academy for the verdict, carrying Mubarak's images.

Source: Egypt Independent March 03, 2017 09:40 UTC