15 minutes to defend yourself against the Iran death penalty
Four young men have been executed in connection with the nationwide protests that erupted in Iran four months ago, while 18 other people have been sentenced to death. Human rights groups have said they were convicted after grossly unfair sham trials.Sources have told BBC Persian that he had less than 15 minutes to defend himself in court.
He was later charged with the capital offence of "corruption on Earth" and went on trial before a Revolutionary Court in Karaj on 30 November along with 16 other people, including three children, also accused of involvement in the murder. On 5 December, Karami was convicted and sentenced to death. Four of his co-defendants were also sentenced to death, while the children and eight others were handed lengthy jail terms, according to the judiciary.But Mohammad's father, Mashaalah Karami, who works as a street vendor selling packets of tissues, gave an interview to the Etemad newspaper. He said his son had called him in tears the day that he was sentenced to death.
Karami's father told Etemad that he had tried to contact the state-appointed lawyer multiple times, but there had been no response. Authorities have repeatedly said the fast-track trials of protesters and the harsh sentences handed out are meant as a deterrent.Seyed Mohammad Hosseini, a 39-year-old volunteer children's coach, was also hanged on 7 January, after standing trial alongside Karami for the same crime.
"He cried throughout the visit. He talked about torture, being beaten while handcuffed and blindfolded, and being kicked in the head and losing consciousness," Mr Ardakani wrote.Mr Ardakani submitted papers to appeal the Supreme Court decision and was told to return to court on 7 January. But as he was travelling there, he heard Hosseini had been hanged.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Iran Doubles The Price Of Its Oil Going To Syria | OilPrice.comIran is doubling the price of its oil going to Syria to a market rate of over $70 per barrel and now refuses to ship oil to Damascus on credit, demanding payment in advance
Read more »
Iran criticises Prince Harry over admission he killed 25 Taliban fighters - calling it 'war crime'Iran hit out at Britain's anger over the execution by Tehran of a British-Iranian man accused of spying, using the Duke of Sussex as an example that the UK is 'in no position to preach' on human rights.
Read more »
UK weighs designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation\n\t\t\tKeep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world.\n\t\t\tStay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expert\n\t\t\tcommentary and analysis you can trust.\n\t\t
Read more »
Irish man on hunger and water strike in Iran prisonBrendan Phelan, from Tipperary, was arrested in October during a wave of anti-government protests.
Read more »
Iran's digital protesters call for Revolutionary Guard to be designated 'terrorists' by international communityExecutions of protesters and a British-Iranian dual national have fuelled anger against the Iranian regime, as both digital and street protests continue. Online efforts are having a real impact on the regime, including reversing death penalty decisions, one politician has told Sky News.
Read more »