Former Egyptian President Mubarak in Coma, Lawyer Says

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DEVELOPING: CAIRO -- Hosni Mubarak's lawyer and state television are reporting that the ousted Egyptian president has suffered a stroke and is in a coma.

However, a medical official at the hospital where Mubarak has been held under arrest denied the report and said his condition is stable.

Farid el-Deeb, Mubarak's lawyer, said Sunday that doctors were working to bring the 83-year-old Mubarak back to consciousness.

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Mubarak suffers cardiac arrest, in a coma, lawyer says

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Former Egyptian president, 83, due to stand trial for the killing of protesters and abuse of power on August 3; news of cardiac arrest follows reports that he's suffering from cancer.
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Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak suffered a cardiac arrest and is currently in a coma, his attorney said on Thursday.

Last month, Mubarak's lawyer said the ousted Egyptian leader was suffering from cancer.

Mubarak, 83, was forced from office in February after a popular uprising. He is due to stand trial on Aug. 3. for the killing of protesters and abuse of power, charges he denies.

He has been detained in hospital in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh since mid-April after officials said he had heart problems during initial questioning.