Thursday, October 16, 2014

Iran: Ghoncheh Update Oct 14, 2014

Oct 14, 2014 — Dear supporters,

The Ghoncheh's trial took place today. It was private so our family waited outside. It took one and half hours.

My mother met Ghoncheh briefly before the hearing, held her and gave her confidence. After the hearing the judge allowed everyone into the courtroom. It was an emotional family reunion. Ghoncheh met our beloved grandfather after 110 days and embraced him and cried. Aunt, uncle, grandparents and another relative were present. Since the court was not public Ghoncheh and the lawyer didn't say much about what happened. But she was calm after the hearing.

The judge will give his verdict in a week's time. Ghoncheh left the building and returned to prison. Outside in the prison car, she saw few of her friends waiting, they blew a kiss to her and she blew a kiss back. I am optimistic but anxiously waiting for next week's verdict which I hope to be just and fair. I will update you on the verdict.

Thank you for supporting our family this far.

Iman.