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    Detained American Journalist on Trial in Iran

    Iran is about to put an American reporter on trial for espionage — without telling him what the evidence is. There’s real concern that the proceedings may be held in secret. Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian has been in prison for ten months and is scheduled to go on trial next week in Tehran.

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    By Warren Olney • May 22, 2015 • 10m Listen

    Iran is about to put an American reporter on trial for espionage — without telling him what the evidence is. There’s real concern that the proceedings may be held in secret. Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian has been in prison for ten months and is scheduled to go on trial next week in Tehran. The Washington Post has been very supportive of him. Jason Rezaian was born in the United States and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. His brother is Ali Rezaian.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      KCRW

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Ali Rezaian

      brother of Jason Rezaian

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      Douglas Jehl

      Washington Post

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    1. 1:15Ireland Makes History with First Gay Marriage Referendum
    2. 7:40'Native Advertising' and Audience Trust
    3. 40:35Detained American Journalist on Trial in IranYou’re reading this
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