Reza Shafakhah
رضا شفقه
Lawyer
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View Timeline →Users' Concerns Over 70 Days of 'Excruciating Pressure for Confession' on Amirhossein Mousavi
Amirhossein Mousavi, a detained media activist, has been missing for over 70 days, prompting social media users to rally for his support. His lawyer claims…
Lawyer of Amirhossein Mousavi: James Bidin Identified by Government Agent in Canada
Amirhossein Mousavi, a civil activist known as 'James Bidin,' has been detained for over two months without bail or access to legal representation. His lawyer…
A Protest Couple in Tehran Remains in Solitary Confinement One Month After Arrest
Amirhossein Mousavi and Shabnam Hosseinzadeh, a protest couple in Tehran, have been in solitary confinement for over a month without clear charges. Their detention reflects…
Lawyer of the 'Ekbatan Children' Case to VOA: Inadequate Investigations Have Been Conducted
Reza Shafakhah, the lawyer for the defendants in the 'Ekbatan Children' case, claims that inadequate investigations have been conducted into the murders of several victims,…
Three Protesters Against Death Sentences for 'Akbatān Children' Arrested
Three civil activists were arrested in Iran while protesting against death sentences for six defendants in the 'Akbatān Children' case. The activists staged a sit-in…
Prison Sentences for Two Mothers of Victims from November 2019 Protests Upheld by Appeals Court
The Tehran Appeals Court upheld the prison sentences of two mothers whose children were killed during the November 2019 protests. This decision follows their previous…
Death Sentences Issued for 6 Detained Protesters in the Ekbatan Case
The Tehran Criminal Court has sentenced six protesters from the Ekbatan case to death, amidst allegations of torture and forced confessions. Lawyers have indicated that…
Two Mothers of 'November Justice' Sentenced to Three Years in Prison; Child Murdered, Mother Imprisoned
Mahbubeh Ramazani and Rahimeh Youssefzadeh, mothers of victims from the November 2019 protests, were sentenced to three years in prison for seeking justice. This case…
Second Death Sentence for Government Forces; 'Retribution' Ruling for Police Officer in Alireza Khoshkar Shooting Case
The Iranian judiciary has sentenced a police officer to death for shooting a protester during the 2021 protests, marking the second such ruling against government…
Administrative Justice Court Rejects Appeal Against Expulsion of Sahara Rezaei, Journalism Student
The Administrative Justice Court has rejected the appeal of Sahara Rezaei, an Afghan journalism student expelled after the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests. This decision comes…
Afghan Researcher Deported for Hijab Violation in Iran
Kobra Gholami, an Afghan researcher in Iran, was deported after receiving multiple warnings for not wearing a hijab. Her case has raised concerns among activists…
Marzieh Mahmoudi, Government-Critical Journalist, to Be Tried for the Third Time
Marzieh Mahmoudi, a journalist critical of the Iranian government, is facing her third trial for allegedly republishing a news item related to the killing of…
What Do We Know About the Swedish Prisoners Exchanged for Hamid Nouri?
Iran and Sweden have exchanged two Swedish citizens, Johan Flodros and Saeed Azizi, for Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian judiciary official sentenced in Sweden for…
Hamid Nouri Returns to Iran; Two Swedish Citizens Imprisoned by the Islamic Republic Released
Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian prison official, returned to Iran after being exchanged for two Swedish citizens imprisoned by Iran. The release has sparked criticism…
Prisoner Exchange Between Iran and Sweden; Hamid Nouri After Release: I Am 'Hamid Abbasi'
Iran and Sweden have exchanged prisoners, with Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian prosecutor linked to the 1988 political executions, being released in exchange for two…
Aida Shakeri's Charges for Trial: Encouragement of Corruption and Prostitution and Defiance Against Officials
Aida Shakeri, sister of the deceased protester Nika Shakeri, faces trial for charges including encouraging corruption and defiance against officials. This follows her violent arrest…
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…
The case known as 'Ekbatān Town' returned to the prosecutor's office due to 'confidential deficiencies'
The case regarding the death of a Basij member during protests in Ekbatān Town has been returned to the prosecutor's office due to undisclosed deficiencies.…
Maryam Shakirani Fined; Insider to VOA: Criminal Record Being Created to Imprison Journalist
Maryam Shakirani, a journalist, has been fined for reporting on the death of Armita Garavand, with insiders suggesting this is part of a strategy to…
Five-Year Prison Sentence for Saeed Azizi, Dual National; Reza Shafakhah: My Client's Health Condition Has Deteriorated
Saeed Azizi, an Iranian-Swedish citizen, has been sentenced to five years in prison on charges of conspiracy, while his health is reportedly deteriorating due to…