Prison, American Hikers In Iran | featured news

The lawyer for two American hikers sentenced to eight years in prison said Sunday he has filed an appeal in the case.

The lawyer for two American hikers is holding out hope that Tehran will show leniency toward his clients who have been sentenced to eight years in prison.

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.

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

Shane Bauer and Sarah Shourd, two of the three Americans held in Iran on suspicion of spying, have gotten engaged in Tehran's Evin jail and will marry once they are freed, their mothers said on Monday.