Arash Sadeghi, a former student activist, states that he has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by Judge Salavati, head of Branch 15 of the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Tehran. On Sunday, September 1, he told Radio Farda's website that his wife, Golrokh Iraei, has also been sentenced to six years in prison. This civil and political activist described his charges as conspiracy against the regime, insulting the founder of the Islamic Republic, propaganda against the regime, and forming an illegal group, while his wife's charges include insulting sacred beliefs and propaganda against the regime. Arash Sadeghi mentioned that his wife was unable to attend the court for her final defense due to "surgery and deteriorating health" and that her sentence was issued in absentia. He also reported the sentencing of Behnam Mousivand and Navid Kamran, two of his friends and his wife's, to 18 months in prison for "propaganda against the regime." Mr. Sadeghi is an expelled student from Allameh Tabatabai University who was arrested on September 6, 2014, by the Sarallah Headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards. This former student activist has been arrested several times in recent years, although this time he spent about seven months in solitary confinement. He stated that Judge Salavati did not allow his lawyers to review his case file, but his lawyer will appeal the issued sentence. Arash Sadeghi's mother suffered a heart attack during a security raid at their home for his arrest in 2010 and passed away after several days in the hospital.
Arash Sadeghi: I Have Been Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Arash Sadeghi, a former student activist, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, while his wife received a six-year sentence. Both face charges related to anti-regime activities, highlighting ongoing repression of dissent in Iran. This case underscores the challenges faced by activists and the judicial system's lack of transparency.
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Arash Sadeghi sentenced to 15 years in prison by Iranian court for anti-regime activities.
- Judge Salavati indict Arash Sadeghi
- Judge Salavati indict Golrokh Iraei
- Sarallah Headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards arrest Arash Sadeghi
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The sentencing of Arash Sadeghi and his wife underscores the Iranian government's intolerance of opposition.
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