justice Mashhad, Iran
Iranian woman sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy
23years
Najmeh Amini was 23 years old when the article reported her sentencing.
Najmeh Amini, a 23-year-old Iranian student, was sentenced to death for allegedly insulting the Prophet in a social-media post. She also received a prison sentence in a separate case; the death sentence can be appealed.
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AllegedNajmeh Amini was sentenced to death on a charge of insulting the Prophet.
“A source close to Amini’s family told ... HRAI that Amini was sentenced to death on charges of “sab ol-nabi” (insulting the prophet).”
AllegedNajmeh Amini was sentenced to 12 years, six months and one day in a separate case involving national-security and propaganda charges.
“In the second case, Amini was sentenced to 12 years, six months and one day on charges including acting against national security and spreading propaganda against the regime.”
The death sentence against Najmeh Amini is subject to appeal before Iran’s supreme court.
“Amini’s death sentence is not final and remains subject to appeal before Iran’s supreme court.”