The former president was convicted in the killing of protesters . He is serving a life sentence for his role in the killings and has been denied parole since he turned 70 last year. Mubarak,85 , had been held since shortly after he was removed from power in 2011 .
The former president was convicted in the killing of protesters . He was sentenced to life in prison , but appealed the ruling and was granted a retrial . Mubarak,85 , had been held since shortly after he was removed from power in 2011 .