Yashar Soltani

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journalist

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Type of activity: journalist
Other: 1
Other details: The second arrest is related to the protests over the death of Mahsa Amini. The date of enforcement of the sentence may not be accurate.

Pardon request approved: Yes
Pardon details: Mr. Soltani has been released following the issuance of the "Amnesty" directive, which was issued on September 21st, under the order of Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, on the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet of Islam and the sixth Imam of Shia Muslims.

First court hearing date: 2019-01-23
Trial court branch: شعبه ۱۵ دادگاه انقلاب تهران
Preliminary charge: "Collecting and disseminating classified information related to the National Inspection Organization", "Publishing misleading content with the intent to disturb public opinion", "Slander against Taklar Construction Company" and "Threats against Taklar Construction Company"
Preliminary sentence: 5 years of punitive imprisonment and a ban of 2 years from membership in parties, groups, political associations, activities in cyberspace and media, and departure from the country.
Trial city: Tehran

Preliminary charge: Publication of falsehoods with the intent to disturb public opinion (11 cases)
Preliminary sentence: one year and 2 months of imprisonment