Lawyer for 2 Americans jailed in Iran on espionage charges says they may be released Sunday
July 31, 2011 @ 9:48 am
TEHRAN, Iran — Two Americans jailed in Iran on charges of espionage could be released after a court hearing slated for Sunday, their lawyer said.
Masoud Shafiei said Saturday the fact that the session in the trial of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal would coincide with the second anniversary of their arrest may indicate that they will be freed.
The Muslim world also has a tradition of pardoning prisoners for the holy month of Ramadan, which starts early in the week ahead.