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Iran's Supreme Court Overturns 33-Year-Old Rapper Toomaj Salehi's Death Sentence
Jun 22, 2024, 10:53 AM
Iran's supreme court has overturned the death sentence against popular rapper Toomaj Salehi. The 33-year-old artist was imprisoned for supporting nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini’s death in 2022. Salehi's lawyer confirmed the court's decision, which was linked to the country's 2022-23 period of unrest.
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Reinstated sentence • 34%
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