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| France could free Iranian assassin next month |
| 2009-12-23 |
| [Al Arabiya Latest] French judges could release an Iranian agent jailed for the murder of a former prime minister as early as next month, his lawyer said Tuesday, after France accused Tehran of seeking a prisoner swap. On Monday, France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said Iran wanted France to free convicted assassin Ali Vakili Rad in exchange for the release of 24-year-old French researcher Coltilde Reiss, who is on trial in Tehran. Reiss, a young teacher who was accused of taking part in anti-government protests, is due to appear in court on Wednesday in Iran and her family is hoping for a rapid verdict and her return to France. Iran's ISNA news agency quoted the public relations office of Tehran's Revolutionary court as saying the "second stage of the trial dealing with Clotilde Reiss's charges" would be held on Dec. 23. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 If France wants Coltilde released then grab the spawn of an Ayatollah. There are plenty around sinning their way across Europe. |
| Posted by: ed 2009-12-23 01:26 |