• <coverage-outsourcing id='8807'> He was arrested. Masoud Zahedian, the head of the Morality Security Police, confirmed in an interview with ISNA that he had been taken into custody. </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='8813'> He was arrested. Reports regarding the arrest suggest that it was due to either insulting the case investigator or failing to appear within the designated deadline. According to a post on his Instagram page, he was beaten at the time of arrest despite offering no resistance. </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='9745'> He was released on bail. </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='10184'> The Tehran Prosecutor announced that an “underground singer” has been sentenced to “ten years in prison and 74 lashes.” While the prosecutor did not mention the name of this “underground singer,” he referred to “one of the complainants withdrawing their complaint,” adding that “this led to half of the prison sentence being suspended.” Given the details of the report, it appears that this sentence was issued for Mr. Maghsoudlou. </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='54382'> <reference source='https://t.me/entekhab_ir/274933'> Amir Tataloo was extradited to Iran by Turkish police and arrested at the Bazargan border checkpoint. A few hours after his arrest, he was transferred from West Azerbaijan Province to Tehran. According to posts shared by Mr. Tataloo on social media prior to his arrest, his return to Iran was initiated at his own request. Based on information reviewed by Atlas, Tataloo’s arrest may have political dimensions, but is also connected to criminal charges such as “sexual harassment and exploitation of his female fans,” which involve private complainants. Atlas states that it will focus only on the political aspects of the case in its report. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='58565'> <reference source='https://www.mizanonline.ir/00K0nU'> The second hearing in the case of Amir Tataloo was held at Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, where he faced a range of charges: “encouraging the younger generation toward corruption and prostitution and facilitating it; propaganda against the state; running a gambling website and promoting gambling; publishing obscene content through music videos and songs; inciting and inviting audiences to commit immoral crimes; drug use; assembly and collusion against national security by inciting supporters; and conducting educational and promotional activities contrary to Islamic principles.” The report by Mizan also covered parts of the case that are not political in nature; however, Atlas will not update those aspects. Since Atlas is tasked with documenting individuals arrested for political reasons, it will only address the politically relevant elements of this case. According to the Mizan report, Tataloo was questioned in court for his activities on social media during the 2022 protests, which were part of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement. In his defense, Tataloo explained: “At that time, one of the country's actresses — who now lives in Turkey — provoked me to make a song. But later I realized my mistake and deleted the song.” </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='63017'> <reference source='https://t.me/fararooz_mag/114'> The Telegram channel Fararoo News Magazine, quoting an informed source, reported that Tataloo has been sentenced to: 10 years in prison for encouraging the public toward corruption and prostitution, 2 years in prison for promoting gambling, and 5 years in prison for engaging in promotional activities contrary to the sacred laws of Islam. According to Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, only the 10-year sentence is enforceable in this case. The report also mentions that Tataloo had another case involving charges of sabb al-nabi (insulting the Prophet) and insulting sacred beliefs. After being reviewed by the Criminal Court One of Tehran Province, he was acquitted of the sabb al-nabi charge but sentenced to 3 years in prison for insulting sacred beliefs. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='63018'> <reference source='https://www.mizanonline.ir/fa/news/4774106/%D8%A7%D8%AD%DA%A9%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A8%D8%AF%D9%88%DB%8C-%D8%AA%D8%AA%D9%84%D9%88-%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%B4%D8%AF'> Mizan News Agency, affiliated with the Judiciary, referenced the issuance of a prison sentence for Tataloo and wrote: “Throughout the judicial proceedings of Amirhossein Maghsoudlou’s case in Tehran’s courts, no individual or individuals filed a private complaint against him, and no case involving a private plaintiff was opened against Tataloo.” Mizan noted that the sentences issued for Tataloo relate to his cases in Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court and the Criminal Court One of Tehran Province. It also reported that Tataloo has another case on the charge of “insulting sacred beliefs” in a different court. This case dates back to years ago when he was not in Iran, and he was sentenced to three years in prison for it. No further details regarding this ruling were provided in the report. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='64059'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2024/hranews/a-50987/'> According to HRANA, citing Asghar Jahangir, the spokesperson for the Judiciary, Amir Tataloo’s 10-year prison sentence on charges of promoting corruption and prostitution has been upheld by the Court of Appeals and forwarded for enforcement. The report adds that in a separate case, he has been sentenced to five years in prison on charges of insulting sacred beliefs. This latter case has been appealed and sent to the Supreme Court for review. Asghar Jahangir also commented on Tataloo’s current status in prison, stating that due to certain violations of laws and regulations, he has been subjected to disciplinary punishments and has not received any privileges. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='65574'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/ywf3md87'> According to a report by Etemad, the Supreme Court has overturned the five-year prison sentence of Amirhossein Maghsoudlou. Earlier this year, Mr. Maghsoudlou was tried on the charge of sabb al-nabi (insulting the Prophet) by Branch 9 of the Criminal Court of Tehran Province and sentenced to five years in prison. However, following an appeal by the Tehran Prosecutor, the Supreme Court annulled the conviction. The report adds that the case has been sent to Branch 6 of the Criminal Court of Tehran Province for retrial. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='67996'> <reference source='https://t.me/emtedadnet/98178'> According to Emtedad, the Judiciary has announced that a death sentence was issued for him by Branch 6 of the Criminal Court One of Tehran Province. In this regard, Asghar Jahangir, the spokesperson for the Judiciary, stated that after Amir Maghsoudlou’s (Tataloo’s) five-year prison sentence was overturned, his case was referred back to Branch 6 of the Criminal Court One of Tehran Province for retrial. This branch sentenced him to death on the charge of sabb al-nabi (insulting the Prophet), and the verdict is currently under review by the Supreme Court. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='68370'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/3tmpdhn4'> Mohammad Ali Maghsoudlou, Amir Tataloo’s uncle, stated in an interview with Ensaf News that his nephew got married about a week ago while in prison. The marriage was officially registered at a notary office through one of Tataloo’s lawyers. He denied rumors that Tataloo was being held in solitary confinement, explaining: “When he was in Evin Prison, he intended to get married, but it didn’t happen due to the lack of a national ID document. This issue also led to a dispute with prison officers, which resulted in his transfer to Greater Tehran Prison.” Tataloo’s uncle also commented on his mental health and prison conditions, stating: “He has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and is currently undergoing medical treatment. From the beginning, I had said that more than needing prison or interrogation, he needs a doctor.” He further added regarding the prison environment: “The prison setting is harsh for him. The forensic medical examiner has also confirmed his use of drugs and alcohol.” </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='68417'> <reference source='https://t.me/emtedadnet/99284'> According to Emtedad, Asghar Jahangir, the spokesperson for the Judiciary, announced that Tataloo’s death sentence is final and ready to be carried out, but his request for repentance and a retrial has been submitted. Jahangir added that Tataloo’s sentence was appealed, but the Supreme Court upheld the lower court's ruling in full and has notified the court for its implementation. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>