Lawyer of Tomaj Salehi Reports Reversal of His Death Sentence

Amir Raeisian, the lawyer of Tomaj Salehi, reported the reversal of the death sentence for this rapper. Raeisian explained the reversal by stating, "As expected, the Supreme Court prevented an irreparable judicial error." Accordingly, this lawyer announced that the death sentence for Tomaj Salehi has been overturned and that based on the appellate ruling of Branch 39 of the Supreme Court, the case will be referred to a parallel branch for further consideration. This branch, while overturning the death sentence, emphasized that the previously issued sentence of 6 years and 3 months for Tomaj Salehi is also excessive beyond the legal punishment. Amir Raeisian is one of the lawyers in Tomaj Salehi's case, who on May 5 also reported the issuance of a death sentence for this protesting singer regarding the accusations from 1401, a news that sparked widespread reactions globally. Tomaj Salehi was actively involved during the nationwide protests in Iran, which began following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody in late September 1401, and he supported the protesters and those who were arrested. "Tomaj is our life"; a request for the release of Tomaj Salehi by several citizens in Tehran. Collective support from workers for Tomaj Salehi, the rapper sentenced to death in Iran. The approval of the "Tomaj Sanctions" bill in the Canadian Parliament; 31 judicial officials of the Islamic Republic were sanctioned. Several members of the U.S. Congress called for sanctions against the judges in Tomaj Salehi's case. The Václav Havel Human Rights Prize for "Creative Opposition" and "Courage" was awarded to Tomaj Salehi. Amir Raeisian: A phone call from Tomaj Salehi from prison has been "established."