Featured

American Journalist Released from Iranian Prison

By Roy Edroso Mon., May 11 2009 at 10:14 AM
Categories: Civil Liberties, Featured, Media
saberi.jpg
It is great news that the Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi, recently arrested and convicted in Iran on what appear to be bogus charges, including spying, has been released. The Iranians, doubtless under U.S. State Department pressure, commuted her sentence from eight years in prison to two years' probation. Apparently she will not need to report to an Iranian probation officer, and is welcome/encouraged to leave the country.

Also commending her release is Reporters Without Borders, and if Ms. Saberi's unjust prosecution troubles you, RWB has many other, similar stories that have not ended as happily, including that of Yusef Bey IV of Your Black Muslim Bakery in Oakland, who would appear to have ordered the murder of reporter Chuancey Bailey, and other such outrages around the world. By their count, 19 journalists have been killed since the beginning of this year, and 66 "cyberdissidents imprisoned." Photo via NPPA.

Email to Friend
Print Article

We Recommend

My Voice Nation Help
0 comments
  Livefyre
Sort: Newest | Oldest
VOICE Daily Deals

From the Vault

 

Slideshows»

©2013 Village Voice, LLC, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places New York

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city

Join
Log In