Execution follows retracted confession for alleged murder
(NEWSER) - International supporters yesterday criticized the execution of an Iranian woman for a murder allegedly committed when she was a juvenile, despite a 2-month stay of execution ordered less than 3 weeks ago, the Telegraph reports. Her lawyer wasn’t notified 48 hours before the hanging, as is required. Delara Darabi’s paintings, made while in jail, helped raise the international profile of the artist's case. More»