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Iran court sentences anti-government protester to death for "riots"

An Iranian court sentenced a protester to death for what a Tehran judiciary-linked website said Sunday was connected to "riots" following weeks of demonstrations against Iran's ruling party.

The big picture: It's believed to be the first death penalty issued in response to the protests, which erupted following the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini, 22, who was detained for wearing an "improper hijab," Iran's mandatory head covering, per AP.


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