A judge dismissed charges against Mubarak in the presence of hundreds of protesters . He was previously convicted and sentenced to life in prison , but appealed . ` ` Our people 's blood is n't cheap , '' the son of one of the slain protesters said . He is still serving a three - year sentence for embezzlement .
A judge dropped charges against Mubarak in the deaths of hundreds of protesters . He was previously convicted and sentenced to life in prison , but appealed . `` Our children 's blood is n't cheap , '' the mother of one of the slain protesters says . Mubarak is still serving a three-year sentence for embezzlement .