Egypt’s court acquits former president Hosni Mubarak

Long-ruling leader Hosni Mubarak has been acquitted of inciting deadly violence during the 2011 uprising in Egypt. The 88-year-old was originally sentenced to life in prison for his alleged role in the killing of hundreds of peaceful protesters.

Long-ruling leader Hosni Mubarak has been acquitted of inciting deadly violence during the 2011 uprising in Egypt.

The 88-year-old was originally sentenced to life in prison for his alleged role in the killing of hundreds of peaceful protesters.

Al Jazeera’s Paul Chaderjian reports.