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2004-11-17 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iranian reformist gets a 'heavy' prison term

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Posted by Steve White 2004-11-17 12:16:42 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 It's dangerous to talk back to judges in Iran. You can be hanged from a crane for such cheek. But then again maybe that only happens if you are a young girl with no power and no connections.

Posted by Bryan 2004-11-17 1:20:30 AM|| 2004-11-17 1:20:30 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 2nd thought: He's an elderly man. They probably sentenced him to 40 years to make sure he dies in prison and they want to keep it quiet because harsh sentences like that can spark revolution.

Posted by Bryan 2004-11-17 1:24:15 AM|| 2004-11-17 1:24:15 AM|| Front Page Top

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