Mohammad Moghiseh
Mohammad Moghiseh is one of the most controversial judges in the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, known for issuing severe sentences against political and civil activists, journalists, and religious minorities. Throughout his years of service, particularly in Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, Moghiseh handed down harsh verdicts such as executions, long-term imprisonments, and exile. Many of his rulings targeted human rights activists and political and civil dissidents.
Moghiseh played a key role in cases related to the protests of 2009 and 2019, sentencing numerous protesters to lengthy prison terms or execution. Prominent figures such as Nasrin Setudeh, a renowned human rights lawyer, and Mohammad Ali Taheri, the founder of Erfan-e Halgheh, were among those prosecuted and sentenced under his watch. Reports indicate that defendants in his courts were often denied their right to a fair defense. He has been accused of ignoring principles of fair trials, such as the right to legal representation and the freedom to present a defense.
Moghiseh frequently issued harsh sentences against Baha’is and other religious minorities in Iran, often convicting them on charges like “acting against national security”.
In the 1980s, he held positions at Ghezel Hesar and Gohardasht prisons, during a period marked by the mass execution of political dissidents in 1988. Human rights organizations have accused him of collaborating in these executions.
Domestic and international human rights activists, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have repeatedly condemned Moghiseh’s actions, describing them as emblematic of widespread human rights violations within Iran’s judicial system. Moghiseh’s record reflects a pattern of political repression, human rights abuses, and unjust rulings that have caused immense suffering for many Iranian citizens.
Ali Razini
Ali Razini is another prominent figure in the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, known for his role in issuing sentences and dealing with political dissidents, minorities, and civil activists. His name is associated with some of the most notorious crimes and unjust rulings in the history of the Islamic Republic.
In the 1980s, Ali Razini served in the Revolutionary Courts and was one of the judicial officials involved in the widespread repression of political dissidents and mass executions of that era. These executions targeted political opponents of the Islamic Republic, including members of organizations like the People’s Mujahidin of Iran, the Fedayeen, and other leftist opposition groups.
The mass executions of political prisoners during the summer of 1988, known as the “1988 Massacre,” represent one of the darkest chapters in Iran’s history. During this period, thousands of political prisoners, many of whom had already served their sentences or were nearing the end of their terms, were executed without due process. Razini played a significant role in issuing harsh sentences against religious minorities, including Baha’is, and was notorious for his harsh attitude against this group, often accusing them of charges like “acting against national security” and “apostasy.”
Razini was actively involved in cases related to political and civil protests, including the 2009 Green Movement protests, where many protesters were sentenced to heavy punishments, including execution and long-term imprisonment.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have repeatedly condemned Razini’s actions and labeled him as a violator of fundamental human rights. These organizations believe that Razini was part of a system that systematically infringed upon the basic rights of citizens.
Prepared by Nasim Kakeh