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Ipek Acar & Laura Sharman

Man, 55, dies of heart attack after being told he won't face death penalty

A murderer has died from a heart attack after being told he would no longer face the death penalty in Iran.

The 55-year-old, known only by his first name Akbar, was told he would be released from prison instead of being put to death for the murder he committed nearly two decades ago.

Overjoyed at the news, he reportedly went into shock and suffered a cardiac arrest.

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