In Iran, Roxana Saberi sentenced to eight years in prison

Committee to Protect Journalists | Apr. 18, 2009 (Advocacy)

An Iranian court convicted journalist Roxana Saberi of espionage and sentenced her to eight years in prison today following a closed, one-day trial earlier this week, according to international news reports. Her lawyer said he will appeal. Full Story »

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 by Dan Kennedy - Apr. 18, 2009

The CPJ is doing important work in shining a light on repressive regimes that see journalism as a threat.

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