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