Tehran tries Iranian who studies in Texas

Source: Boston Globe Posted By: Alan G...4798 days ago

An Iranian graduate student studying at the University of Texas went on trial Tuesday in Tehran on charges of "relations with a hostile country," his lawyer said.

Saeed Khalili said his client, Omid Kokabee, pleaded not guilty to the charges against him at the opening session of his trial. He is also charged with receiving "illegitimate funds."

"He denied all charges," said the lawyer Khalili, adding the entire session was devoted to procedural matters. He said the court is to hold another....

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