05 July 2010

Iran: Homosexual young man sentenced to death

An Iranian youth in Tabriz has been sentenced to death by hanging for the charge of having homosexual relations.

Mohammad Mostafai, attorney for the accused announced that three other people accused in the case were acquitted of the same crime. According to Iranian law, homosexual relations are against the law and given the death penalty. [Spero News] Read more [via Religious Watch]