A court in Egypt has sentenced the former leader over abuses of protesters . But he was cleared of charges that would have seen him face death penalty . 14 others convicted on same charges with most also sentenced to 20 years . Defence lawyers said they would launch an appeal against the convictions .
A court in Cairo has sentenced the former leader over abuses of protesters . But he was cleared of charges that would have seen him face death penalty . 14 others convicted on same charges with most also sentenced to 20 years . Defence lawyers said they would launch an appeal against the convictions .