Payam Darafshan
Lawyer for Nasrin Sotoudeh
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View Timeline →The Case of Benefactors Linked to Mashallah Karami, Father of Executed Protester, Closed
The case against benefactors linked to Mashallah Karami, whose son was executed during protests, has been closed with their acquittal. Mashallah Karami himself had his…
Yasser Rahmani-Rad Summoned for Free Consultations on the Anniversary of Aida Rostami
Yasser Rahmani-Rad, a doctor who previously assisted injured protesters, has been summoned to court for planning free consultations in memory of a deceased colleague. This…
Iran's Supreme Court Upholds 'Qisas' Death Sentence for Basij Member in Mohammad Jameh Bozorg Murder Case
Iran's Supreme Court upheld a death sentence for a Basij member involved in the murder of Mohammad Jameh Bozorg during the 2022 protests. This ruling…
Continued Uncertainty Surrounding Defendants in the 'Ekbatān Town' Case After Transfer to Unknown Location
Four defendants in the 'Ekbatān Town' case have been transferred to an unknown location, raising concerns about their treatment and legal rights. The case involves…
Existence of 'Fundamental Problems and Defects' in the 'Ekbatan Town' Case; 4 Individuals to be Tried for 'Moharebeh'
Four individuals are facing trial for 'Moharebeh' in the 'Ekbatan Town' case, amid claims of fundamental flaws in the prosecution. The defendants have reportedly faced…
Lawyers for the Family of Shirin Alizadeh: Instead of Addressing Their Complaint, They Have Become 'Debtors'
The family of Shirin Alizadeh, a victim of the 2022 protests, has faced judicial indifference and harassment from authorities, leading to the arrest of her…
Exclusive; Yasser Rahmani Rad Released on Bail with Charge of 'Propaganda Against the System'
Yasser Rahmani Rad, a doctor detained for his social media posts, was released on bail after being charged with 'propaganda against the system.' His release…
Exclusive: Judicial Officials Do Not Implement 'Release from Temporary Detention' Order for Yasser Rahmani-Rad
Yasser Rahmani-Rad, a detained doctor, remains in custody despite a judicial order for his release. His lawyer claims that the judicial system is not implementing…
Legal Representation in Iran; Defenders in the Position of the Accused
A wave of arrests and prison sentences for lawyers in Iran continues, with prominent figures like Nasrin Sotoudeh and Mohammad Najafi facing serious charges for…
Payam Darafshan and Farakh Forouzan, Lawyers, Released on Bail
Payam Darafshan and Farakh Forouzan, two Iranian lawyers, were released on bail after being arrested by security forces. Their arrests are part of a broader…
Arrest of Payam Darafshan and Farakh Forouzan, Two Lawyers
Payam Darafshan and Farakh Forouzan, two Iranian lawyers, were arrested at the home of a jailed colleague's family without any reported reason. This incident highlights…
News Summary for Friday, September 9
On September 9, 2018, two Iranian lawyers were arrested, Israel reported a decrease in Iranian activities in Syria, and a senior British official visited Tehran.…
Arrest of Three Lawyers and Several Civil Activists in Front of Parliament
Three lawyers and several civil activists were arrested during a protest against the Guardian Council's oversight in front of the Iranian Parliament. The protest was…
The Family of Kavous Seyed Emami Filed a Complaint Against IRIB
The family of Kavous Seyed Emami has filed a complaint against Iranian state media and officials for defamation and spreading false information following his controversial…