Mubarak is already facing the death sentence on charges of killing protesters during the January 2011 18-day uprising against his rule.
A group of lawyers for the martyrs of the revolution made their announcement after the judge of Mubarak's trial Ahmed Refaat declared on Wednesday that the final verdict in the trial will be delivered on 2 June.
The lawyers say that Mubarak has committed many crimes during his 30 years in power, and added that they are considering filing a case of high treason against the ousted president.
Mubarak, his sons Gamal and Alaa, along with former interior minister Habib El-Adly and six of his aides, are accused of corruption and ordering the killing of peaceful protesters during the 18-day uprising.
Opinions are divided on the possible verdict. Some lawyers say the prosecution's case was weak and the defence manipulated evidence in favour of the former president. Other observers say that, from a political perspective, a guilty verdict is essential for Egypt's ongoing democratic transition.
Mubarak's trial began in August 2011.
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