U.S. Journo Rushed to Trial in Iran

The news is not getting any better for American journalist Roxana Saberi, 31, who was arrested in Iran in January ostensibly for working without press credential, but was later charged with espionage.

The Times is reporting that Saberi (who has dual American/Iranian citizenship) was rushed to trial yesterday, behind closed doors. An Iranian spokesperson said “Yesterday, the first trial session was held. She presented her final defense…The court will issue its verdict within the next two to three weeks.”

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