Iranian Justice Overturns Death Penalty Against Rapper Sentenced for Blasphemy · Global Voices

The Iranian judiciary overturned the death penalty imposed on rapper Tataloo, who was convicted of blasphemy after allegedly “insulting” the prophet Muhammad, and whose case was referred to the Supreme Court for review. The death penalty against the musician was overturned by the head of the Iranian judiciary, Gholamhosein Mohseni Ejei, under article 477 of the Criminal Code, which allows for the review of sentences when they are “clearly contra…