Kim Reynolds: “a trial is underway in Iran where the judge serves as investigator, prosecutor, and judge. There is no jury. In fact…”

“a trial is underway in Iran where the judge serves as investigator, prosecutor, and judge. There is no jury. In fact, this court operates outside the control of the Iranian president. I am referring to the trial of the revolutionary courts of 13 Iranian Jews held in an Iranian prison for over a year. These men are accused of spying for Israel and the United States. After a year, charges have yet to be filed. Both Israel and the United States deny that these men, who include a rabbi, three Hebrew teachers, and a shoe store clerk, were conducting espionage on their behalf. Yet, they are still held. Mr. Speaker, recent election victories by reformers in Iran have shown that the country is attempting to reject the old ways of the hard-liners. This trial is a step in the wrong direction. Iran's mock justice is outrageous and should not be tolerated. The world is watching.”