Iranian Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence for Rapper Toomaj Salehi

The court orders a retrial for the artist, initially condemned for supporting protests after Mahsa Amini's death.

Toomaj Salehi was sentenced to death in April for 'corruption on earth' and other charges.
His arrest in October 2022 followed his vocal support for nationwide protests.
The Supreme Court found the previous prison sentence of over six years excessive and ordered a retrial.
Salehi's case has drawn international condemnation and support from global artists and human rights groups.
The protests, sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in police custody, led to widespread unrest and a harsh crackdown.