A Pakistani court sentenced former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to death Tuesday, on charges of high treason and subverting the constitution. Here, a shopkeeper watches TV coverage of the news at a shop in Karachi. Akhtar Soomro/Reuters hide caption
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Supporters of Pakistan's slain leader Benazir Bhutto rally in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2013 on the sixth anniversary of her death. K.M. Chaudary/AP hide caption
Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf speaks to the media in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 24, 2013, shortly before ending his self-imposed exile and returning to his homeland. He now faces murder and treason charges in Pakistan, but is free on bail and living in a villa in Karachi. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images hide caption
At His Villa, Pakistan's Musharraf Awaits Trial And Holds Court
In Islamabad on Monday, this man was among supporters of former Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf who gathered outside the court where he appeared. Aamir Qureshi/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf at an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on April 20. Aamir Qureshi/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in April, near his home in Islamabad. Kyodo/Landov hide caption
Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf at an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on April 20. Aamir Qureshi/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Pakistani police officials examine the bloodied, bullet-riddled car of slain government prosecutor Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali after an attack by gunmen Friday in Islamabad. Aamir Qureshi/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Former military dictator Pervez Musharraf leaves a Pakistani courtroom on Wednesday, April 17. He was detained on Friday, April 18 and held without bail on treason charges. Anjum Naveed/AP hide caption
Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (center) arrives in court in Karachi on Friday. An angry lawyer threw a shoe at Musharraf, who was not hit. He faces legal charges following his return to the country after four years in self-imposed exile, police said. Fareed Khan/AP hide caption
Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf, Nov. 9, 2010, in New York. Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Steve Inskeep speaks with Pervez Musharraf
A Del. Tea Party activist celebrates Christine O'Donnell's win. Rob Carr/Associated Press hide caption