May 20, 2010
HRANA – The appellate court has confirmed the four year prison sentence given to Mehdi Eghbal, a member of the Participation Front and reciter of Komeyl prayers at reformist religious ceremonies.
Saman Nooranian’s 3 Year Prison Sentence Confirmed
HRANA – Saman Nooranian’s 3 year prison sentence was confirmed by the appellate court.
According to Daneshjoo News, the lower court’s imprisonment sentence for Saman Nooranian has been confirmed by judge Salavati presiding over Branch 15 of the appellate court. Mr. Samanian is a graduate of the prestigious College of Engineering and Medicine at Amir Kabir University; one of the most reputable institutions of higher education in Iran.
Mr. Nooranian who is currently held in Ward 350 of Evin prison was arrested in the aftermath of the popular protests on December 27, 2009 (the day of Ashura).
Pouya Ghorbani Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison
May 20, 2010
HRANA – Detained university student Pouya Ghorbani has been sentenced to 6 years in prison by judge Salavati presiding over Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court.
Shadi Sadr and Mahboubeh Abbas-Gholizadeh Sentenced to Imprisonment and Lashes
May 18, 2010
HRANA – Islamic Revolutionary Court (Branch 26) has sentenced Shadi Sadr to six years in jail and 74 lashes and Mahbubeh Abbas-Gholizadeh to two-and-a-half years in jail and 30 lashes for acting against national security, harming public order, and resisting arrest.
Amir Khosrow Dalirsani Sentenced to Four Years In Prison
May 17, 2010
HRANA – Judge Mogheyseh of the 28th Branch of the Revolutionary Court sentenced Amir Khosrow Dalirsani, a national-religious activist (Iranian National Front supporter) and member of the Committee Against Arbitrary Arrests, to four years in prison.
Eight-Month Prison Term for Mohammadreza Nasababdollahi
May 16, 2010
HRANA – On Friday, May 14, 2010, the Revolutionary Court of Shiraz sentenced Mr. Mohammadreza Nasababdollahi to eight months prison for “propaganda against the regime”.
Mehdi Tajik Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison and 30-Year Ban on Political Activity
May 13, 2010
HRANA – Mehdi Tajik a Tehran University student and a human rights activist has been sentenced to 27 months in prison and a 30 year prohibition of political activity. The sentence was handed down by the Revolutionary Court, Branch 26.
His original crime was association and plotting against national security and had been sentenced to a 2 year sentence, a 91 day sentence for propaganda against the Government, and a one million touman ($1000) penalty for insulting the President.
He has been banned from reporting, blogging, interview, writing articles and even analysis of political events, as well as membership in any party or affiliation with any party, and any political activity.
This while there has been no evidence of any political activity presented in the Court pertaining to the post-election developments.
Mehdi Eslamian, Political Prisoner Sentenced to Execution, Moved to an Unidentified Location
May 8, 2010
HRA News Agency – At 1:00 p.m. (IRDT) today, Saturday, May 8, 2010, political prisoner Mehdi Eslamian who has been sentenced to execution was removed from Rajaiee Shahr prison in Karaj and taken to an unknown location.
Navid Khanjani Released on Heavy Bail
May 7, 2010
HRA News Agency – Education rights activist, Navid Khanjani, was released after posting heavy bail.
Two Individuals Who Disputed the Election Results Were Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
May 4, 2010
HRA News Agency – Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court issued a total of eight years of prison for two individuals, who disputed the election results.