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Former Egypt Leader Mubarak Sentenced To Life In Prison

by Tom Kludt

06.02.12 | 9:30 am

Hosni Mubarak, the former Egyptian leader, was sentenced to life in prison Saturday by a judge in Cairo for failing to stop the killing of protesters during last year’s uprising, which led to the end of his 30-year rule.

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Tom Kludt Tom Kludt is a reporter for Talking Points Memo based in New York City, covering media and national affairs. Originally from South Dakota, Tom joined TPM as an intern in late-2011 and became a staff member during the 2012 election. He can be reached at tom@talkingpointsmemo.com.

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