Grammy-Winning Iranian Artist Jailed Over Mahsa Amini Protest Anthem
Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour, who gained international acclaim for receiving a Grammy award from US First Lady Jill Biden, has been sentenced to over three years in prison. His renowned anthem supported the 2022 protests in Iran following the tragic death of Mahsa Amini. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Hajipour shared the verdict with his fans, revealing that he has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison.
The judgment accused Hajipour of engaging in “propaganda against the system” and “inciting people to protest.” Furthermore, he was penalized for showing no remorse or guilt for releasing the anthem. ...