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Iran sentences U.S. hikers to eight years in prison

Iran sentences U.S. hikers to eight years in prison

The two U.S. hikers detained for two grueling years in Iran on spying charges have been sentenced to eight years in prison, state-run TV reported Saturday. Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer each received five years for espionage -- specifically "cooperating with the American intelligence service" -- and three years for illegal entry, the IRINN reported, quoting an "informed" judiciary source.

 

Lawyer: 2 Americans held in Iran could be released

Lawyer: 2 Americans held in Iran could be released

The lawyer for two Americans jailed in Iran on charges of espionage says his clients could be released after a court hearing slated for Sunday.

 

Iran Sets Feb. Trial Date for American Hikers

Iran Sets Feb. Trial Date for American Hikers

The lawyer for three Americans facing espionage charges in Iran said Sunday that a new trial date of Feb. 6 has been set but that the judge has refused to allow him to meet with his clients to prepare a defense. The trial was to have started on Nov. 6, but authorities said they delayed it because one of the Americans, who was freed on bail, had not been summoned to return to the country to appear in court.

 

Ahmadinejad Pushes U.S. for Prisoner Swap

Ahmadinejad Pushes U.S. for Prisoner Swap

An American woman released from Iran after more than 13 months in custody began her journey back to the United States on Saturday after asking her supporters to "extend your prayers" to her fiance and another American man who remain in Tehran accused of spying.

 

Iran Orders Release of American Hiker

Iran Orders Release of American Hiker

Sarah E. Shourd, who had been held on espionage charges for more than a year, has left prison, her lawyer said.

 

Iran Reportedly Charges 3 American Hikers With Espionage

Iran Reportedly Charges 3 American Hikers With Espionage

Three American hikers who have been detained in Iran after crossing into the country from Iraq have been charged with espionage, according to Iran's State News Agency.

 

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