Egypt 's former president is accused of firing the shot . The crime carries the death penalty , and courts will not hesitate to use it , Egypt 's justice minister says . He himself is in good health , the minister says . `` This is very important because Egypt now has become a country were the law is sovereign . '' Mubarak was forced from office by protesters after more than 20 years in power .
Egypt 's former president is accused of firing the shot . The crime carries the death penalty , and courts will not hesitate to use it , Egypt 's justice minister says . He himself is in good health , the minister says . Mubarak was forced from office by protesters after more than 20 years in power .