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Iraq Sentences Militia Operative to 15 Years for Kidnapping American Journalist
An Iraqi judicial authority has handed down a 15-year prison sentence to a militia member convicted of abducting an American journalist. The ruling represents a rare instance of domestic legal accountability targeting operatives linked to Iran-backed armed factions.
31 Aug, 16:03 — 31 Aug, 19:17
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jerusalem-postMostly Factual10h ago
Iraq sentences militia member for kidnapping American journalist, in rare move against Iran proxies
“Iraq's Central Criminal Court has sentenced Amir Rahim Jabar Lazim to 15 years in prison under the Anti-Terrorism Law," read the announcement shared by the victim, journalist Shelly Kittelson.
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Iraq sentences suspect to 15 years over kidnapping of US journalist - Rudaw
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