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Iran to Hear Detained Journo's Appeal Next Week

Iranian officials continue to deny that Saberi is on hunger strike

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(Newser) – Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi will get her chance to overturn or lighten an 8-year prison sentence for spying early next week, when an Iranian court will hear her appeal, Reuters reports. Saberi’s father said the 32-year-old is “very weak,” having been on hunger strike for two weeks. Iranian officials deny that Saberi has refused food.

Members of Reporters Without Borders, hold placards with the picture of American journalist Roxana Saberi jailed in Iran, outside the Iran Air office in Paris, April 28, 2009.
Members of Reporters Without Borders, hold placards with the picture of American journalist Roxana Saberi jailed in Iran, outside the Iran Air office in Paris, April 28, 2009.   (AP Photo)
North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven, right, speaks in support of imprisoned journalist Roxana Saberi as Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker listens during a vigil on Saturday in Moorhead, Minn.
North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven, right, speaks in support of imprisoned journalist Roxana Saberi as Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker listens during a vigil on Saturday in Moorhead, Minn.   (AP Photo)
A member of Reporters Without Borders, holds a placard with the picture of American journalist Roxana Saberi jailed in Iran, outside the Iran Air office in Paris, April 28, 2009.
A member of Reporters Without Borders, holds a placard with the picture of American journalist Roxana Saberi jailed in Iran, outside the Iran Air office in Paris, April 28, 2009.   (AP Photo)
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