TEHRAN – The Judiciary has issued a warrant for the arrest of former judge and prosecutor Saeed Mortazavi. Mortazavi was officially sentenced on February 28 to two years in prison for his role in the deaths of inmates while in the Kahrizak detention center. Citing judiciary officials, Mir-Majid Taheri, who represents one of the victims […]
TEHRAN – The Judiciary has issued a warrant for the arrest of former judge and prosecutor Saeed Mortazavi.
Mortazavi was officially sentenced on February 28 to two years in prison for his role in the deaths of inmates while in the Kahrizak detention center.
Citing judiciary officials, Mir-Majid Taheri, who represents one of the victims of the Kahrizak detention center, said on Saturday that the Mortazavi case is on the agenda of the Judiciary, Tasnim reported.
The appellate court session for Mortazavi was held on October 10 but due to his absence the session was canceled and it was postponed to November 21.
