captions paid for by nbc-universal television good evening. in the birthplace of last year s uprising that forced hosni mubarak from power and brought him to justice, there is outrage over how that has played out. let s show you the scene now in tahrir square. peaceful crowds continue to grow. thousands took to the streets after a court sentences mubarak to life in prison, but spared him the death penalty for his failing to stop the killing of protesters last year. richard engel joins us from cairo with more. good evening. reporter: the protesters are continuing, lester, but so far, they are peaceful. today, hosni mubarak was sentenced to 25 years in prison in this country that s a life sentence. he s 84 years old. his health isn t good. his biggest miscalculation may have been not leaving when he had a chance. mubarak was rolled into the courthouse on a stretcher to hear his fate. he sat in a cage. his body language revealing disgust and frustration. arms crossed. sungla