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Former Iranian VP Sentenced to Six Years in Jail

HeadlineNov 23, 2009

In news from Iran, former Vice President Mohammad Ali Abtahi has been sentenced to six years in jail for his role in the protests following the disputed June 12 presidential elections. On Sunday, Abtahi was released on $700,000 bail. Last week, five Iranians received death sentences for taking part in the protests.

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