A verdict of 99 lashes in Tehran
16-February-2020
Category: executions
Breathing in Confinement – A man was sentenced to 99 lashes on the charge of having an extramarital affair.
The case began with a complaint by a young girl named Nozgol, according to Rokna.
Behnam was arrested following the victim’s statements and stood trial at Branch 7 of the Tehran Province Criminal Court 1.
Behnam, who had been released on bail, denying his charges, stood before the judges and said: “When I was in Boroujerd, Nazgol was coming to our house and complaining about being abused by his father. The last time when she saw my photos with famous actors and famous football players on Instagram, asked me to find a suitable job for her in Tehran. She said she was going to stay with his uncle in Tehran and asked me to meet her in Tehran. So in my own name, I bought a ticket for her. But on arrival in Tehran, she said her uncle’s cellphone was off and willingly stayed with me for a few days. ”
Following the defendant’s statement, the judges consulted together and, given that Nazgol had willingly gone to his home, acquitted Behnam of rape. He, however, was sentenced to 99 lashes for “extramarital affairs.”