

The Judge of Death | Episode 6
Oct 12, 2021
Former Secretary of State John Kerry, Former Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, Former Executive Editor of The Washington Post Marty Baron, and Foreign Affairs Reporter for The Washington Post Carol Morello discuss the challenges faced by Jason and Mary Rezaian in the Tehran courtroom known as the 'Judge of Death'. Topics include negotiations for a prisoner swap, working with lawyers and lobbying for support, waiting for the trial, experiencing a sham trial, and fragile negotiations surrounding the Iran nuclear deal.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Negotiations for a Prisoner Swap
03:22 • 13min
Working with Lawyers and Lobbying for Support
16:04 • 2min
Waiting for the Trial and Courtroom Introductions
18:12 • 4min
A Sham Trial and Exclusion
22:02 • 3min
Fragile Negotiations and Feelings of Betrayal
24:49 • 11min