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Charged with corruption and attempted murder by targeting unarmed pro-democracy demonstrators during the Egyptian Revolution of January 25, Hosni Mubarak lies on a hospital bed inside of the ‘cage’ within an Egyptian courtroom that, ironically, once bore his name. He is joined by his two sons, Alaa and Gamal, his former Interior Minister, and a number of other ex-government officials being tried for various high crimes.

Hosni Mubarak’s trial has been adjourned until August 15.

Here are a series of screenshots and images from the first day of the publicized Mubarak Trial.

Hosni Mubarak’s face captured through the ‘cage’.

 Hosni Mubarak’s two sons, Gamal (left) and Alaa (right), wearing white jumpsuits. Hosni Mubarak is lying on a stretcher to the left of Gamal.

Judge Ahmed Rifaat presides over the court.

Side view of the “defense team” comprised of dozens of lawyers representing Mubarak, his sons, and the six other elite government officials from the former regime.

Hosni Mubarak’s elbow and a side of his face can be seen through the ‘cage’ in the courtroom. [Read more...]