Former Iranian president calls trial a sham

Source: AP

(AP) – 26 minutes ago

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's former reformist President Mohammad Khatami has criticized the country's first trial of activists and protesters following the disputed presidential election as a sham.

The trial of more than 100 people that started Saturday includes some of the most prominent politicians in the pro-reform movement, including Khatami's former vice president.

A report posted late Saturday on Khatami's Web site quoted him as saying the "show" trial will further damage public confidence in the ruling Islamic establishment. He said he hopes the trial "will not lead to ignorance of the real crimes."


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