Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab

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1. 1h ago

   Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi sentenced to 74 lashes

   A Qom court sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight production staff to 74 lashes each. The penalty stems from a 2024 YouTube livestream of a patriotic song performed without a hijab. The video has reached 2.9 million views over two years.

   What's confirmed:

   • Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced to 74 lashes by a court in Qom province.
   • Eight members of Ahmadi's production team received the same sentence of 74 lashes.
   • The sentencing followed a livestreamed performance without a hijab.
   • Ahmadi performed the patriotic song From The Blood Of the Youth in an empty theater in 2024.
   • The YouTube video of the performance has 2.9 million views.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Authorities described the video as vulgar and immoral.
   • Ahmadi received a two-year travel ban and a two-year performing prohibition.
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2. 1d ago

   Iranian Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashes

   A court in Qom sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight production team members to 74 lashes each. The penalty follows a YouTube livestream of a patriotic song performed without a hijab. Ahmadi also received a two-year travel ban and a two-year prohibition on performing.

   What's confirmed:

   • Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab in a livestreamed YouTube concert.
   • Eight members of the production team were also sentenced to 74 lashes.
   • The sentence was issued by a court in Qom.
   • The performance involved a patriotic song.
   • Ahmadi received a two-year travel ban and a two-year ban on performing.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Parastoo Ahmadi is 28 years old and a film school graduate from Nowshahr.
   • Parastoo Ahmadi is 29 years old.
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