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What is Jason Rezaian famous for?
Jason Rezaian ( Persian: جیسون رضائیان; born on March 16, 1976) is an Iranian-American journalist who served as Tehran bureau chief for The Washington Post. He was convicted of espionage in a closed-door trial in Iran in 2015.
Is Jason Rezaian in jail in Iran?
December 7, 2014. ^ "Hard-line judge in Iran is assigned case of jailed Post reporter Jason Rezaian". The Washington Post. February 1, 2015. ^ "Iran allows lawyer for Post reporter, but not his choice".
What is Rezaian’s book about?
Rezaian wrote a book, Prisoner: My 544 Days in an Iranian Prison, published in January 2019, detailing his experience in captivity in Iran. He released a podcast, 544 days, in 2021.
Where is Mohammad Rezaian now?
While Salehi – also a journalist – was released on October 6, Rezaian remained in custody at Evin Prison, a detention center in Tehran known for housing political prisoners and intellectuals.
Where can I listen to the 544 Days?
Spotify544 Days is a Spotify Original podcast, produced by Gimlet, Crooked Media and A24. Listen for free only on Spotify.
What is 544 Days About?
“544 Days” is a Spotify original podcast, produced by Gimlet, Crooked Media and A24. In July 2014, Washington Post Tehran bureau chief Jason Rezaian was arrested by Iranian police, accused of spying for America. The charges were absurd. Rezaian's reporting was a mix of human interest stories and political analysis.
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Who is Jason Rezaian?
Jason Rezaian ( Persian: جیسون رضائیان ; born on March 16, 1976) is an Iranian-American journalist who served as Tehran bureau chief for The Washington Post. He was convicted of espionage in a closed-door trial in Iran in 2015.
Where is Rezaian from?
Rezaian was born March 15, 1976, and raised in Marin County, California , in the San Francisco Bay Area. He attended Wheaton Central High School in Wheaton, Illinois, in his freshman and sophomore years from 1990 to 1992, before transferring to Marin Academy in San Rafael, California, where he got his high school diploma. He holds both American and Iranian citizenship. His late father, Taghi, emigrated to the U.S. from Iran in 1959; and belonged to a Shia family who were caretakers of the Shia shrine in Mashhad, Iran. His mother, Mary (née Breme), originally from Chicago, moved from the U.S. to Turkey following her husband's death. His mother was an Evangelical Christian and he has one brother.
What did Anthony Bourdain say about Rezaian and Salehi?
In writing for The Washington Post, Bourdain expressed shock over the couple's detention, stating: "These are good people, much loved and admired all over the world. I am, unfortunately, growing used to seeing bad things happening to good people. But this I can’t get used to, or ever understand. This wonderful couple is a danger to no one. They are nobody’s enemy. They are without blame or malice."
What crimes did Rezaian commit?
On April 20, 2015, The Washington Post reported that Iranian authorities were charging Rezaian with espionage and three other serious crimes, including "collaborating with hostile governments" and "propaganda against the establishment .".
When was Rezaian arrested?
He was convicted of espionage in a closed-door trial in Iran in 2015. On July 22, 2014, Iranian authorities arrested Rezaian and his wife, Yeganeh Salehi, and took the couple into custody, accusing them of espionage.
Where is Rezaian in prison?
While Salehi – also a journalist – was released on October 6, Rezaian remained in custody at Evin Prison, a detention center in Tehran known for housing political prisoners and intellectuals.
How many senators did not vote on Rezaian?
United States Senate. On May 11, 2015, the United States Senate called for the release of Rezaian in a 90-0 vote. There were ten senators who did not vote. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
