Two Egyptian policemen have been jailed for seven years for the manslaughter of Khaled Said, an activist, whose death became a major trigger for the widespread protests that resulted in the overthrow of the Mubarak regime.
The policemen claimed Said had choked on a packet of drugs which he attempted to swallow when the police approached.
However, forensic reports proved that the package was forced into his mouth, leaving Said with broken teeth and a fractured jaw.
The 'lenient' prison sentence drew condemnation by human rights activists and Said’s family members.
Reports indicate that lawyers and members of Khaled Said’s family were attacked by the family of the two police officers after the verdict.
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