He was convicted in 2012 for the killing of protesters , but was denied a new trial . The trial would last almost a year during which rumors constantly swirled about Mubarak 's health . The former president ruled Egypt for almost 30 years before resigning amid protests . On Saturday , former president accused of causing deaths of protesters . His supporters and protesters on both sides said : the revolution is dead .
He was convicted in 2012 for the killing of protesters , but was denied a new trial . The former president ruled Egypt for almost 30 years before resigning amid protests . On Saturday , former president accused of causing deaths of protesters . His supporters and protesters on both sides said : the revolution is dead .