Iran’s Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Rapper Tumaj Salehi, Lawyer Calls Verdict Unjust
Iran’s Supreme Court upholds the death sentence of rapper Tumaj Salehi for participating in anti-government protests. Salehi’s lawyer confirms the verdict, stating the initial conviction was legitimate. The case is being reviewed by a new court. Salehi was arrested in October 2022 for supporting protesters and writing songs. He faces charges of spreading corruption and was previously acquitted and retried before receiving the maximum penalty in April 2024.
Iranian Rapper Sentenced to Death Despite Supreme Court Acquittal
Iranian rapper Tumaj Salehi sentenced to 3 years in prison for supporting protests; later sentenced to death by Revolutionary Court, despite acquittal by Supreme Court. Protests in Iran began due to inhumane treatment and death of Mahsa Amini. Hundreds killed, reporters arrested.