Mohammad Moqimi, a lawyer, states that Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, his client, has been sentenced to 45 years and 6 months of punitive imprisonment by Branch 1 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court. On Friday, June 5, Mr. Moqimi tweeted that 'this illegal and religious conviction is not final and can be appealed. However, my client does not recognize the courts of the Islamic Republic and will not appeal.' Details of this ruling have not yet been published. Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, Secretary-General of the Democratic Front of Iran, was arrested months ago by security forces in Golpayegan and taken to Isfahan prison. At the end of Farvardin (April), it was announced that he was charged with propaganda against the regime, collaboration with an enemy state, and moharebeh (waging war against God). On May 17, Voice of America reported, citing Tabarzadi's lawyer, that he would not appear in court. At that time, Mr. Tabarzadi stated that he was 'ready for execution but would not attend a show trial.' Tima, Hashmatollah Tabarzadi's daughter, told Voice of America a month ago: 'My father does not recognize the court and is ready for execution.' Mr. Tabarzadi, who has been imprisoned multiple times in Iran, has frequently appeared as a guest and expert on Voice of America programs.
Isfahan Revolutionary Court Sentences Hashmatollah Tabarzadi to 45 Years in Prison
Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, a prominent political dissident and Secretary-General of the Democratic Front of Iran, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison by the Isfahan Revolutionary Court. He refuses to recognize the court's legitimacy and has expressed readiness for execution rather than participate in what he calls a show trial. This case highlights ongoing political repression in Iran and the government's stance against dissent.
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📰 What Happened
Isfahan Revolutionary Court sentenced Hashmatollah Tabarzadi to 45 years in prison for anti-regime activities.
- Isfahan Revolutionary Court indict Hashmatollah Tabarzadi
- security forces arrest Hashmatollah Tabarzadi
- Hashmatollah Tabarzadi refuse Isfahan Revolutionary Court
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The harsh sentencing of a political figure underscores the regime's intolerance for dissent.
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