Former Egyptian President Mubarak May Face Execution
It has been announce that the former president of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, could possibly be executed if he is convicted of having protesters killed. Justice Minister, Mohamed Abdelaziz al-Juindy, said this on the topic: "One of the charges he is facing is complicity in the killing of martyrs and issuing the orders for premeditated the killing of those people. This is a charge with a harsh punishment -- the death penalty." The new justice minister made this statement in his first interview on television since he took office. It was also said that the courts in Egypt would not hesitate in sentencing Mubarak to death if he was guilty. Mohame Abdelaziz also added: “If the crime is proven, then the court will not hesitate to issue the death sentence. A judge may have mercy if there is a reason for that, but I don't think in this case there is any argument for clemency whatsoever. It is a horrible crime, to kill 800 citizens who were asking for their rights and hoping to topple a corrupt regime that caused the ruin of Egypt." The former president resigned because of many popular protests which occurred in February and he ended his thirty year plus reign. Ever since his resign he has been very sick and has been living in Sharm el-Sheikh, a resort in southern Egypt. Prosecutors wanted to move Mubarak to a Cairo military hospital, but his doctors said that transportation in his condition could be life-threatening. Adel Saeed, the spokesman for the prosecutor, said on the 26th of April that the Interior Ministry had made the decision after the doctors had submitted the report. The justice minister said that Mubarak’s health was “good,” which was a different conclusion. The official says that Mubarak is "suffering from some heart irregularities known as atrial fibrillation, but his pulse and pressure are fine. His heart rate is 65 per minute, which is considered like an athlete. Of course he's facing questioning for the first time in his life, so this is affecting him psychologically.” It is noted that Mubarak will be required to appear at court for his hearings and that his appearance in court will be mandatory. If Mubarak is not healthy to appear to the court, “the prosecutor visits him, and this is a procedure we follow with any sick suspect. The suspect must be given a chance to put forward his defense, so that the trial can be fair.” There is also allegations against Mubarak of the corruption and misuse of the funds of the state an that there are reports that his wealth was in the billions. They cannot be sure about the amount at present, but an investigation is taking place.
That's the only news I would like to report tonight, as I am a little tired from play Portal 2 most of the day. I leave you with a funny video of animals talking as an owner makes a funny video of him teasing his dog. Also another entertaining video, as a news reporter accidentally says the Obama has been killed instead of Osama. This is a slip that is probably happening to many newstations as the words are similar. I would like to leave you with a funny group of pictures of heroes punching Adolph Hitler from the website www.unrealitymag.com
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