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"Canada ready for War," Says spokeswoman Lovejoy-Holmes
Iranians blame official for covering up Kazemiâs death The Iranian Parliament implicated a chief Tehran prosecutor (and veteran fallguy) Tuesday for failing to provide information, forging documents and making incorrect statements about the death of Iranian-Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi. The Parliament condemned Saeed (aka Shorty) Mortazavi for refusing to come before it and justify Kazemiâs detention, for accusing Kazemi of spying and announcing the cause of her death as a stroke. (with a club?) Kazemi was detained after taking photos (bad dog) of Tehranâs Evin prison. She died on July 10 from head injuries while in (protective?)custody. As Iranâs Prosecutor General, Shorty Mortazavi briefed Canadian officials on the investigation into Kazemiâs death in late August. He may have interrogated her personally. (but she was in good spirits last I saw, honest) "The detention of KazemiâŠwas not justifiedâŠand against legal procedures," the Parliament said in its report. The report was read out in an open session of the Parliament, dominated by reformers, and broadcast live on state-run Tehran radio. (read that again, itâs important) The report calls on the judiciary to review the findings and investigate the violations it claims were carried out by Shorty Mortazavi. The report could affect the trial of an Iranian intelligence agent charged with "semi-premeditated murder" in the death of Kazemi. "Who me!" Mortazavi could(might/maybe) be questioned about his involvement and face charges. Intelligence Ministry agent Mohammad Reza Aghdam Ahmadi (AKA BIG Mo) pleaded innocent of Kazemiâs murder on the first day of his open trial earlier this month. He was released after posting $50,000 bail. (chump change) Kazemiâs death has led to a diplomatic row (Pissing contest)between Canada and Iran (with Iran clearly in the the lead). Kazemiâs Montreal-based son and the Canadian government called for the return of her body, but she was buried in Iran (per allahâs will and out of curious minds scrutiny). Canada threatened to impose sanctions and briefly withdrew its ambassador. He has since returned and is attending the trial. (standing tall with spine erect) Canadien spokeswoman Faith Lovejoy-Holmes, who is is expecting a child soon, was quoted, "We shall leave no stone unturned." Iranian mullahs are shamed but undeterred! Posted by: Lucky 2003-11-29 |
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