Amir Nasr-Azadani was accused of involvement in the death of an Iranian security officer during recent protests for women's rights.
An Iranian professional soccer player is facing the death penalty for his alleged actions while participating in the nationwide women's rights protests.
Nasr-Azadani is charged with a crime known as moharebeh, which roughly translates as"enmity against God." It carries the death penalty as punishment andreported that two others involved in the protests have already been executed for the same charge.
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