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IRAN - Morteza Yousefi executed on September 11 in Nowshahr
September 11, 2024: 11/09/2024 - IRAN. Morteza Yousefi executed on September 11 in Nowshahr
The identity of the prisoner has been confirmed by HRANA as Morteza Yousefi, approximately 41 years old, a resident of the village of Sang-e Tajen, Nowshahr, with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a former champion of Iran’s national Greco-Roman wrestling team.
Mr. Yousefi had been arrested on drug-related charges.
In a prior letter to Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of the judiciary, Yousefi had written that three judges involved in his case had requested a reduction in his sentence, and that the Supreme Court had overturned his death sentence, which had also been approved by the Supreme Leader’s pardon commission. In the letter, he wrote that the implementation of his pardon required only final approval and the order of the head of the judiciary.
Shortly after, Hassan Rangraz, head coach of Iran’s national Greco-Roman wrestling team, also shared an image of Yousefi’s letter and urged the head of the judiciary to revoke the death sentence and reduce his punishment.
However, the requests were ignored by the judiciary, and Morteza Yousefi was finally executed at dawn today in Nowshahr Prison.
As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant institutions have not officially announced his execution.
https://www.en-hrana.org/prisoner-executed-in-nowshahr-prison-for-drug-offenses/ (Source: Hrana)
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