544 Days
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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- The author's trial was intricately linked to the ongoing nuclear negotiations, and his hopes for release were dampened as the geopolitical situation unfolded.
- The author felt betrayed and left behind as the nuclear deal was signed without addressing his case, causing his hopes for release to dwindle and leaving him frustrated.
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The Trials and Negotiations
The podcast episode explores the author's trial and the complex negotiations taking place during that time. The trial was seen as a sham and attempts were made to secure his freedom through prisoner exchanges. The author's mother visited Iran and had discussions with the IRGC, who requested her assistance in negotiating his release. However, the author's trial continued with charges of espionage and propaganda, despite the ongoing nuclear negotiations. It became clear that the author's fate was intertwined with the larger geopolitical situation, and his hopes for a resolution were dampened.
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