Amir Raeisian
Lawyer
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View Timeline →Amnesty International: The Death Sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi Should Be Revoked
Amnesty International has called for the immediate release of Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist sentenced to death in Iran. Concerns have been raised over her…
30 Women’s Rights Groups Call for the Abolition of Death Sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi
Over 30 women's rights organizations have called for the cancellation of death sentences for Pakhshan Azizi and Varisheh Moradi in Iran, highlighting the inhumane nature…
Execution of Pakhshan Azizi Halted Amid Strike by Kurdish Merchants
The execution of Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish activist and social worker, has been postponed amid widespread protests and strikes by merchants in Kurdish cities against…
Revolutionary Court Sentences Hossein Shabnazadeh to 12 Years in Prison
Hossein Shabnazadeh has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Revolutionary Court for various charges including propaganda in favor of Israel and insulting…
Hossein Shandizadeh Charged with 'Propaganda for Israel' in Revolutionary Court
Hossein Shandizadeh, a social media activist, has been charged with multiple offenses, including propaganda for Israel and insulting sacred beliefs, in a Revolutionary Court. His…
Revolutionary Court Prevents Political Prisoner Pakhshan Azizi from Meeting with Her Lawyers
Pakhshan Azizi, a political prisoner sentenced to death, has been barred from meeting her lawyers and contacting her family for weeks. The Revolutionary Court claims…
Lawyer of Tomaj Salehi Reports Reversal of His Death Sentence
Tomaj Salehi's death sentence has been overturned by the Supreme Court of Iran, as reported by his lawyer Amir Raeisian. This decision comes amidst significant…
Widespread Reactions to the 'Issuance of Execution Order' for Mohammad Qabadelou; Narges Mohammadi: Let's Not Give Up Tonight
The lawyer of Mohammad Qabadelou announced that an execution order has been issued for him, prompting widespread calls for its halt from various figures and…
Political Guardian of Tomaj Salehi: I Am Worried About Tomaj's Life
Tomaj Salehi, a protesting rapper, has been sentenced to one year in prison and is currently in a situation that raises concerns for his safety.…
Transfer of Tomaj Salehi to Dashtgerd Prison; Raeisian: No bail has been issued in the new case
Tomaj Salehi, a protest rapper, has been transferred to Dashtgerd Prison, with his lawyer claiming no bail has been issued for his new case, despite…
Three Days Without News of Tomaj Salehi; Investigating Judge Refused to Review Torture Evidence
Tomaj Salehi, a critical rapper, has been re-arrested three days ago without any contact with his family, prompting his lawyer to release documents alleging torture…
Violation of Ruling at the Supreme Court; Tomaj Salehi Released on Bail
Tomaj Salehi, a protest rap singer, was released on bail after the Supreme Court annulled his previous ruling. His lawyer confirmed that he is eligible…
Samaneh Yasin's Request: My Trial Should Be Public and Include Lawyers and Journalists
Samaneh Yasin, a protest singer whose death sentence was overturned, has requested a public trial with the presence of lawyers and journalists, citing torture and…
Mother of Mohammad Qabadi, sentenced to death, appeals for forgiveness from the family of the killed officer during protests
Masoumeh Ahmadi, the mother of Mohammad Qabadi, sentenced to death for allegedly killing a police officer during protests, has appealed for forgiveness from the officer's…
Keivan Karimi's Prison Sentence Reduced to One Year; 223 Lashes Confirmed
Keivan Karimi, a Kurdish Iranian filmmaker, had his prison sentence reduced from six years to one year, but he still faces 223 lashes and a…
Mehdi Mousavi and Fatemeh Ekhtesari Sentenced to Long-Term Imprisonment and Flogging
Poets Mehdi Mousavi and Fatemeh Ekhtesari have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms and lashes by Iran's Revolutionary Court for charges including 'insulting the sacred'…