Cairo – The verdict in the trial of ousted Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak will be delivered on Saturday as the country is choosing its next leader in this month’s presidential vote.

According to AFP, he faces charges of complicity in the killing of hundreds of protesters during the country’s revolution last year.

If convicted, the 84-year-old former ruler could face the death penalty.

The toppled leader also faced separate corruption charges along with his two sons and a family friend, who is on the run.