Christian Post - Youcef Nadarhani's Attorney Sentenced to Prison; Iranian Pastor's Fate Unknown

By Katherine Weber, ChristianPost.com

The sole attorney representing Iranian Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has reportedly been sentenced to nine years in prison for alleged acts violating national security and spreading propaganda against the regime. His imprisonment would place Nadarkhani's case in further jeopardy, according to observers. . . .

The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which has closely been monitoring he pastor's case, argues that this move on behalf of the government is not beneficial to Nadarkhani's current situation. The married father of two sons has been imprisoned in Iran since Oct. 2009 on charges of apostasy and attempting to evangelize Muslims. . . .

"The news that this renowned human rights attorney has been sentenced to prison by Iranian officials is very troubling," said Jordan Sekulow, Executive Director of the ACLJ, in a press release. . . .

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