New York court sentences man for plotting to kill Iranian-American journalist
A federal court in New York handed down a sentence to a man convicted of planning the assassination of Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. Alinejad, who contributes to CBS News, responded to the outcome.
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news.google.comA federal court in New York sentenced a man convicted of plotting to assassinate Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. Alinejad, a CBS News contributor, issued a public reaction to the sentence. S. soil.
Prosecutors presented evidence that the plot targeted Alinejad because of her public criticism of the Iranian government. The court record shows the defendant was arrested before any attack occurred.
Alinejad stated that the sentence reflects the legal system's response to threats against journalists. She noted that the case highlights risks faced by critics of foreign governments living in the United States.
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