A federal jury found Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov guilty of conspiring to assassinate Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad in a $500,000 murder-for-hire plot.
Key Details:
- The plot was orchestrated by Iran’s government to silence Alinejad.
- Amirov and Omarov were convicted on all five counts, including racketeering.
- The trial was overseen by Judge Colleen McMahon in a U.S. District Court.
- They face sentencing on September 17.
The Justice Department reaffirmed its commitment to protecting American citizens from foreign threats and ensuring justice is served.
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