Nejat Bahrami

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Bahrami is a freelance columnist who writes political, economic, and cultural commentary. In May 2020, one year after he was convicted, a court summoned him to begin his one-year sentence for propaganda and anti-state charges. He faces a two-year ban on media activities. Bahrami, furloughed once for poor health, contracted COVID-19 in Evin Prison and was released in October 2020. He later fled Iran into exile.