TEHRAN, Iran – An Iranian news agency is reporting that the daughter of former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has received a six-month suspended prison sentence on charges of slandering top officials.
The semi-official ISNA news agency quoted Fatemeh Hashemi Rafsanjani's lawyer, Vahid Abolma'ali, as saying Saturday that the verdict was issued by the Revolutionary Court in Tehran. Abolma'ali says he will appeal the verdict.
The case stems from comments she made about the country's judiciary chief.
Rafsanjani's younger daughter, Faezeh, and middle son, Mahdi, have spent time behind bars in the past on various charges, including fomenting unrest in the aftermath of Iran's disputed 2009 presidential election and creating propaganda against the ruling government. They have denied the charges.
Antisemitism Exposed
Fox News' Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world."
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.