Iran Upholds Death Sentence Against Famous Rapper Extradited From Turkey

Iran upholds death sentence against famous rapper extradited from Turkey

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesperson Asghar Jahangir confirmed during a press briefing on Saturday that the death sentence issued against Iranian singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudlou, known as Tataloo, has been finalized and is ready for enforcement. The 37-year-old singer was extradited from Turkey to Iran in December 2023. Tataloo was initially sentenced to five years in prison by Tehran Criminal Court. The Supreme Court overturned that verdict and referr…

Because of alleged blasphemy, the Supreme Court in Iran imposed the death penalty on Iranian rapper Amir Tataloo. The judiciary has now confirmed the verdict.

The Iranian Supreme Court confirmed the death sentence against the famous rapper Amir Tatalou, found guilty of "blasphemy", announced this Saturday, 17 May, the spokesman for the country's justice. Last April, another rapper had been sentenced to capital punishment but had received international support... before the court overturned this decision.

The artist had been extradited from Turkey and initially sentenced to 5 years in prison

The Supreme Court of Iran confirmed the death sentence of rapper Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tatalo, under charges of blasphemy, insult the prophet Maomé and propaganda against the regime. The decision was officially announced on Saturday, 17, by the mouth of the Iranian judge, Asghar Jahangir. Popular among Iranian youths, Tatalo, 37 years of age,... The post Supreme Court of Iran confirms the death sentence of rapper first appeared on O…