To the Honorable Deputy President and Spokesperson of the Judiciary, Greetings.

Abdollah Abdi - Abdi Media

In the initial announcement regarding Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam, the Judiciary stated that he has three convictions and has introduced himself to the enforcement of the sentences office to serve his sentence and has been directed to prison.

Now it is stated that one of his convictions has been executed.

This raises the question: Are the two other definitive convictions combined into one sentence and, according to Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, merged, with the harsher punishment currently being enforced?

If the harsher punishment is currently being enforced, what is this punishment?

If the harsher punishment is not being enforced, what legal obstacle prevents the enforcement of the other two convictions?

Is the non-enforcement of the other two convictions detrimental to the convict, preventing him from benefiting from the merging of sentences?

And a more important question:

Now that Dr. Zibakalam’s convictions have been executed and the enforcement case is ongoing, it is time to consider the use of legal leniencies, such as electronic ankle bracelets, furloughs, conditional release, and other reductions.

Certainly, you are aware that Dr. Zibakalam, despite his advanced age, is not someone who opposes or harbors animosity toward the Islamic Republic, which would cause the regime to fear him or lead a group against the government.

His calm demeanor, media etiquette, and respect for red lines are well-known, as the President of the Judiciary is also well aware.

In the case of his arrest and the execution of his sentences, there were security signals regarding the implementation of the sentence at this stage, and the reaction concerning the purchase of his books and the scarcity of his latest book can easily be analyzed and should be examined by the social affairs department of the judiciary.

Would it not be better for him to benefit from these leniencies to be discussed promptly in the classification council of Evin Prison, upon his own request and in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code, and to be presented to the court issuing the definitive ruling with the favorable opinion of the deputy prosecutor in charge of enforcing the sentences?

Please note that a significant number of the country’s political human capital have learned from his classes, and if I were to speak of the status and position of a teacher in the Quran and the words of the Prophet of Islam and the Shiite Imams, it would be akin to carrying coal to Newcastle.

I hope that this heartfelt note of mine will be effective, and we will witness the prompt release of this ethical teacher.

Thank you.