Gholamhossein Esmaeili
غلامحسین اسماعیلی
Head of Tehran judiciary
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View Timeline →Reiteration of Previous Claims in First Official Government Report: Iranian Drone Found Raisi's Helicopter; No Bullet Marks Observed
The first official report on the helicopter crash carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi claims no bullet marks were found and that the helicopter did not…
Reaction to Former Lawyer of Akbar Tabari's Statements; Judiciary: Claims are 'Inaccurate and Incorrect'
The Iranian judiciary responded to claims made by Akbar Tabari's former lawyer regarding extensive corruption and violations in Tabari's case, asserting that Tabari must serve…
Sentencing of the Head of the Social Commission of Parliament on Charges of 'Illicit Relationship'
Salman Khodadadi, the Head of the Social Commission of Iran's Parliament, has been sentenced to two years of exile, 99 lashes, and a two-year suspension…
Human Rights Developments in February 2019
In February 2019, several human rights activists in Iran were arrested and released on bail, while others faced ongoing legal challenges and imprisonment. Key figures…
Letter from Hundreds to the Head of the Judiciary: Environmental Detainees Were Protecting the Country's Nature
Over a thousand environmental specialists and activists have defended detained environmentalists in Iran, asserting they were protecting nature and had no suspicious activities. The activists…
Tehran Judiciary Chief: Court for Imprisoned Environmental Activists to Be Held Soon
The Tehran judiciary has announced that the court for imprisoned environmental activists will be held soon, with charges against some being changed from espionage to…
The 'Coin Sultan' on the Brink of Execution
Vahid Malakoutian, known as the 'Coin Sultan,' is facing imminent execution for trading a significant amount of coins, despite no legal restrictions on such transactions…
Mashaei: I Will Not Attend the Court
Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, former chief of staff to ex-President Ahmadinejad, refuses to attend his court hearing, claiming the process is predetermined and lacks transparency. He…
Tehran Judiciary: CEO of Thamen Al-Hojjaj Sentenced to Long-Term Imprisonment
The CEO of the Thamen Al-Hojjaj financial institute has been sentenced to long-term imprisonment amid a significant financial scandal involving substantial losses and numerous plaintiffs.…
News Summary for Saturday, August 18
A series of significant news updates from Iran include a long prison sentence for a financial institution manager, Donald Trump's accusations against social media censorship,…
Disagreement Between Two Legal Experts on the Activity of the Special Prosecutor's Office for Coin and Currency
The Iranian judiciary is establishing a special prosecutor's office to address issues in the coin and currency market, leading to mixed reactions among legal experts.…
Hassan Firouzabadi: The Lavasan Villa Was Given to Me by the Leader's Order
Hassan Firouzabadi claims a 10,000 square meter villa in Lavasan was given to him by the Iranian Leader as a secret office, and he has…
Continued Protests Against the List of 'Trusted' Lawyers by the Head of the Judiciary
The announcement of a list of 'trusted' lawyers by Iran's Judiciary has sparked protests from legal professionals who argue it violates citizens' rights and creates…
Protests Against Iran's Judiciary's Approved List of '20 Trusted' Lawyers for Political Cases
The Iranian judiciary has announced a list of 20 'trusted' lawyers for political cases, restricting representation rights for many others. This has sparked protests from…
Iran's Judiciary Calls New Charges Against Nazanin Zaghari 'Security-related'
Nazanin Zaghari, an Iranian-British citizen imprisoned in Iran, faces new security-related charges according to Iranian judicial officials. Her husband reported that she was informed of…
Tehran Judiciary Chief: Supreme Court Confirms Death Sentence for Mohammad Reza Talash
The Supreme Court of Iran has confirmed the death sentence of Mohammad Reza Talash, accused of killing three police officers during a clash with Gonabadi…
Seyed Emami's Lawyers: We Will Sue the Officials of the TV Program
Lawyers for Kavous Seyed Emami's family announced plans to sue officials of a television program that accused environmental activists of espionage. This follows the death…
Mahmoud Sadeghi: Deputy of the Environmental Protection Organization has been arrested
Mahmoud Sadeghi confirmed the arrest of Kaveh Madani, deputy of the Environmental Protection Organization, amid ongoing concerns over the death of environmental activist Kavous Seyed…
The Case of One of the Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab Has Been Sent to Court
The case of a protester against mandatory hijab, part of the 'Girls of Revolution Street,' has been sent to court, with charges including 'encouraging corruption'…
Chief Justice of Tehran: No Discussion on the Release of Nazanin Zaghari
The Chief Justice of Tehran confirmed that Nazanin Zaghari is still imprisoned and there are no discussions about her release. Zaghari has faced multiple charges,…