Popular Iranian Pop Star Sentenced To Death For ‘Blasphemy’
LAGOS JANUARY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-An Iranian court has reportedly sentenced tattooed pop star Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, to death for blasphemy. The 37-year-old singer has been in detention in Iran since December 2023 after being extradited from Turkey.
Multiple Iranian media sources, including the Iranian newspapers Etemad and Jame Jam, reported on Sunday that Tataloo was sentenced to death by Iran’s Supreme Court after being found guilty of insulting the Prophet Muhammad. Etemad reported that Tataloo was serving a five-year jail term for various offenses, including blasphemy, but his case was reopened at the request of the prosecutor. He received a death sentence on retrial.
The report noted that the verdict was not final and Tataloo could still appeal. Iranian judiciary officials also said Sunday that a final verdict on the case had not yet been issued.
The musician, known for blending rap, pop, and R&b styles, previously faced a 10-year…
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on Jan 22 2025. Filed under Entertainment, International, National.
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