Seyed Mehdi Karimi Farsi, an attorney, has been sentenced to one year in prison by Branch 29 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
Based on a ruling issued by Branch 29 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Seyed Ali Mazloumi, and communicated to the attorney today, he has been sentenced to one year in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”
On February 5, 2024, a court hearing was held for Mr. Karimi Farsi and two other attorneys in the same court.
Previously, he had been summoned to the court after receiving a notice to defend himself against the charge.
Karimi Farsi, an attorney and member of the Central Bar Association, gained widespread attention in August 2023 when he staged a protest march through a lengthy route in Tehran to advocate for the independence of the Bar Association. His demonstration resonated strongly with attorneys across Iran, sparking significant discussion and support within the legal community.
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Iran: Attorney Mehdi Karimi Farsi Sentenced to One Year in Prison
