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2 Men Face Sentencing in Plot to Kill Iranian American Journalist
Two reputed members of the Russian mafia face sentencing for a failed assassination plot against journalist Masih Alinejad, highlighting threats against Iranian Americans in the United States.
- Prosecutors revealed that the plot to kill Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad at her Brooklyn home came alarmingly close to execution, alarming law enforcement officials.
- Rafat Amirov, 46, and Polad Omarov, 41, are being sentenced in Manhattan, with prosecutors seeking 55-year prison sentences for their roles in the assassination attempt.
- Masih Alinejad, known for her critical stance against the Iranian regime, has been a prominent voice for Iranian Americans and received threats linked to her reporting, including from agents of Iran.
Why It Matters
This case underscores the dangers faced by journalists like Masih Alinejad who expose authoritarian regimes, revealing the international threats against Iranian Americans and the reach of the Russian mafia in such plots.