Washington Post reporter could soon get verdict in Iran case

August 11, 2015 03:21

The Iranian-American reporter for the Washington Post detained in Tehran for more than a year on charges including espionage spoke in his own defense Monday during a final closed-door hearing in a trial that has been criticized by the paper and press freedom advocates.

A verdict in journalist Jason Rezaian's case could come as early as next week, said his lawyer, Leila Ahsan. She told The Associated Press she submitted a 20-page defense brief at the start of Monday's session, gave an oral defense during the hearing, and provided the court with a separate written statement at the end following remarks from the prosecutor.

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