Omgpwnies comments on Iranian Singer Pays Fine to Avoid 74 Lashes for Appearing Without Hijab in Music Video

[–] Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

She could only pay the fine because she had no prior criminal record - it's mentioned in the article.

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[–] percent@infosec.pub 4 points 1 month ago* (1 child)

You're referring to this part, right?

[...] her lack of a prior criminal record made it legally possible to convert the 74 lashes into a cash fine.

Does a criminal record include cash fines in Iran, or does she continue having no criminal record?

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[–] Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

If it's like pretty much anywhere else, the fine simply replaces the lashes in the sentencing phase. The conviction happened long before that and is separate.

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