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IRAN - Nationwide Protests: Mohammad Abbasi Sentenced to Death, His Daughter to 25 Years in Prison
February 23, 2026: February 23, 2026 - IRAN. Nationwide Protests: Mohammad Abbasi Sentenced to Death, His Daughter to 25 Years in Prison
Mohammad Abbasi, one of those arrested during recent nationwide protests, has been sentenced to death on the charge of moharebeh (“enmity against God”). His daughter, Fatemeh Abbasi, has also been sentenced by the same branch to 25 years in prison.
Ali Sharifzadeh Ardekani, an attorney, confirmed the news in an interview with Emtedad, stating that the sentences were issued by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, in relation to the case concerning the killing of Lieutenant Colonel Shahin Dehghani Kakavandi during protests in Malard. The court sentenced Mr. Abbasi to death on the charge of moharebeh and his daughter to 25 years in prison. Following an appeal by the court-appointed lawyer, the case has been referred to Branch 39 of the Supreme Court.
According to Sharifzadeh Ardekani, Branch 39 of the Supreme Court has prevented him and another colleague from representing the defendants in this case, citing Note to Article 48 of the Criminal Procedure Code. He explained that this provision, which concerns lawyers approved by the Head of the Judiciary, applies only to national security cases during the preliminary investigation stage (prosecutor’s office).
The attorney further stated: “On February 21, I personally went to Branch 39 to formally declare my representation, but after an hour they informed me that since the case was about to receive a ruling, it was not possible to accept my representation.”
The report adds that numerous ambiguities surround the case of these two defendants; however, independent lawyers have been unable to review the file due to lack of access.
Previously, the Judiciary’s Media Center had announced that a court session had been held to examine the charges against the defendants in this case.
https://www.en-hrana.org/nationwide-protests-mohammad-abbasi-sentenced-to-death-his-daughter-to-25-years-in-prison/ (Source: Hrana)
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