Trial Date Set For Washington Post Reporter Detained In Iran For Espionage
A trial date has been set for Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, who was arrested by Iranian officials 10 months ago and is now facing espionage charges.
10 months ago Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian was arrested by Iranian officials and is now facing charges for a number of offences including espionage.
He’s been imprisoned in Iran since July, but his trial date was only recently announced.
Rezaian will face the Revolution Court for the first time on May 26.
Appearing with him will be his wife, also a journalist, who was arrested but released on bail, and a third defendant.
Rezaian’s attorney, Leila Ahsan, will be in attendance as well, though he was
10 months ago Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian was arrested by Iranian officials and is now facing charges for a number of offences including espionage.
He’s been imprisoned in Iran since July, but his trial date was only recently announced.
Rezaian will face the Revolution Court for the first time on May 26.
Appearing with him will be his wife, also a journalist, who was arrested but released on bail, and a third defendant.
Rezaian’s attorney, Leila Ahsan, will be in attendance as well, though he was