Many people around the world have been beseeching the Iranian government not to execute, Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, on charges of committing adultery. There are many discrepancies in the prosecution's case against her. She has been wrongfully accused of murdering her husband as well.
Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani
Thus far, by government order, she has received 99 lashes in the presence of her children, which had to be very difficult for them. Her lawyer, Mohammad Mostafaei, fled to Turkey and was arrested on immigration charges, after the Iranian government detained three of his family members. The charges against them are unclear and appear to be based in Mostafaei choosing to represent Ashtiani, who continues to profess her innocence.
A suspect, believed to be the culprit behind the killing of her husband, was apprehended, but the charges against Ashtiani, were not dropped. Rather, they were expanded to include adultery, when her husband was already deceased, when the alleged infidelity occurred.
Brazil has graciously offered Ashtiani asylum, but the Iranian government is refusing to let her go. In light of the fact the case contains so many inconsistencies, it is better to err on the side of caution and let Ashtiani go, rather than stoning, a woman and mother, to death, who continues to maintain her innocence. Iran should do the right thing and free her, as the world is watching and many are upset by the case.
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