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Detained Iranian-American journalist makes plea for release from Tehran prison
An audio recording shows a journalist held in Evin prison asking U.S. officials to secure his freedom. His lawyer discussed the case on a news program.
Jun 12, 4:59 PM·1m read1 source
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An audio recording obtained by NBC News contains a plea from an Iranian-American journalist held in Tehran’s Evin prison for U.S. officials to arrange his release. The journalist described his detention and requested assistance from the administration. The recording was provided to the news outlet without additional context on timing or conditions.
Legal representation His lawyer appeared on Meet the Press NOW to discuss the detention. The attorney addressed the circumstances of the case and the journalist’s request. No further details on legal proceedings or government response were included in the segment.
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