Iran court upholds 74-lash sentence for singer who performed without wearing a hijab
- An appeals court in Iran upheld a sentence of 74 lashes for singer Parastoo Ahmadi for performing without a hijab.
- Ahmadi, received the sentence after her December 2024 concert video went viral, violating Iran's dress codes.
- The court also banned Ahmadi and her band from audiovisual activities and leaving the country for two years.
- Lawyers said, the punishment was excessively harsh, noting that lesser penalties were available for the charges of public.
Source: bbc.com
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