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Journalist Attacked for Iran Regime Criticism
5 Jun
Summary
- Journalist attacked near Wimbledon for critical reporting.
- Two Romanian nationals found guilty of stabbing.
- Attack linked to silencing critical reporting on Iran.
Two Romanian nationals, Nandito Badea and George Stana, have been convicted of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, following an attack on journalist Pouria Zeraati. The stabbing occurred in Wimbledon, near the premises of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Zeraati, who works for Iran International, a Persian language channel known for its critical stance against the Iranian government, was attacked as he walked to his car.
The jury at Woolwich Crown Court determined that Badea was the one who wielded the knife during the assault. Stana was found to have driven the getaway car, a Mazda. A third individual, David Andrei, is alleged to have restrained Zeraati while the stabbing took place. The motive for the attack was reportedly to silence Zeraati due to his journalistic work.
