Courtroom in Qom, Iran

Iranian Court Sentences Woman to 50 Lashes for Public Kiss

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A court in Qom, Iran, has sentenced a woman to 50 lashes after her husband filed a complaint and submitted video evidence of her kissing and hugging a man in a cafe. The woman denies the charge. This case highlights ongoing issues related to personal freedoms and legal punishments in Iran.

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Originally published by gnews