Iranian journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi's prison sentences reduced to 5 years, cleared of U.S. collaboration charges related to Mahsa Amini's death reporting.

Iranian journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi had their prison sentences reduced to five years after being cleared of charges related to U.S. collaboration. Their initial sentences were 13 and 12 years, respectively, linked to their reporting on Mahsa Amini's death in police custody, which ignited widespread protests in Iran. The judiciary spokesperson announced the reductions on October 13, 2023.

October 13, 2024
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