Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist residing in Brooklyn, confronted the individuals allegedly hired by the Iranian government to kill her during a Manhattan courtroom trial. Alinejad's testimony involved accused plotters Polad Omarov and Rafat Amirov, along with Khalid Mehdiyev, who admitted guilt regarding his role in the conspiracy. He had surveilled Alinejad's home and was caught with an AK-47. Alinejad's activism, particularly on women's rights, led to her becoming a target after she fled Iran and became a U.S. citizen.
"It's quite strange to see the people who wanted to kill you right across from you, and being defended by public defenders." - Kambiz Foroohar, Alinejad's husband.
"Mehdiyev was spotted on July 28, 2022, peering through the windows of her Brooklyn home, where he took video and photo surveillance."
"Alinejad became a target of Iran after she advocated for women's rights and spurred women in Iran to share messages and experiences."
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