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The Reckoning - A Persian Rose, Some Good Germans, and a Bad Day at the British Museum

The Reckoning - A Persian Rose, Some Good Germans, and a Bad Day at the British Museum

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Hello from Jihad and the World – a podcast that explores the intersection of Western and Islamic cultures. I am Mark Silinsky of Kensington Security Consulting, and today’s episode will examine several cases, beginning with the sentencing of a New York man for planning to kill an Iranian-American journalist. One of the would-be killers, Jonathan Loadholt, was sentenced to 10 years for his role in an Iran-backed plot to kill the free-spirited Masih Alinejad. Ten years is a serious sentence, and this was after he confessed to his role in the plot. Another defendant, Carlisle Rivera, was also convicted and received a 15-year sentence. In response, the intended victim cheered, “The women of Iran and I have today won, and you (the convicted plotters) and your hated regime have lost! I am relieved that after nearly three years, moving more than 20 times between safe houses, the men hired by the Islamic Republic to kill me on US soil have been found guilty. But make no mistake: the real masterminds of this crime are still in power in Iran. I am waiting for the day when Ali Khamenei and his terrorist Revolutionary Guards face justice. They must be punished.” Wow, a lot of hot talk. So, let’s back up a bit and look at the drama and the players. First, who is the perky Masih Alinejad, and why would anyone want to kill her? Let’s take a look at her colorful website. According to her account, she worked in Iran for more than ten years, covering the Majlis (Parliament) as a journalist. After being forced to leave Iran in 2009, Masih continued her activism abroad. She produced a multi-award-winning radio series about the victims of the 2009 crackdown on protesters during the disputed presidential elections. In 2014, she created the My Stealthy Freedom movement through a Facebook campaign that now has around 1 million followers. This movement is the largest women's campaign in Iran, empowering women to share photos of themselves without hijabs in protest of the country's strict dress codes. Masih and My Stealthy Freedom have been covered by more than 100 media organizations worldwide. She is a vocal opponent of the regime in Iran and a proponent of women’s rights there and everywhere. But why would anyone want to kill her? Because she is a vocal opponent of the regime and a proponent of women’s rights. That’s why. I have written about this extensively in Empire of Terror, which is still in print. But please trust me. Prominent critics of the regime frequently receive long prison terms if they are within the regime’s reach. Sometimes they are sentenced to death, as was the case with Alinejad. So, who are the convicts in this case? One was Jonathan Loadholt, 37, of Staten Island, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was a former commercial transit driver who was sentenced to a decade behind bars for his role. The FBI agent in charge explained, “Loadholt was tasked by the government of Iran to surveil Alinejad and eventually assassinate her, but the FBI arrested him first.” The prosecutors explained that Loadholt was driven by financial desperation, not by religion or ideology. He just needed the money and was driven by greed. And his coconspirator Carlisle Rivera? In January, Rivera offered an official courtroom apology before receiving a 15-year federal prison sentence for his primary role in the state-sponsored conspiracy. I really don’t know much more about him. As for Ms. Alinejad, this is not her first encounter with Iranian assassination attempts. In a separate case, two men hired by the Iranian regime to assassinate Alinejad at her New York home were sentenced in October to 25 years in prison. Federal prosecutors said the two partnered with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to silence one of Iran's most vocal, internationally recognized, and effective critics in exchange for half a million dollars. After the sentencing hearing, the scrappy Alinejad proclaimed, “I looked these men in the eyes -- men who intended to silence me for defending women’s freedom -- and am still standing." The journalist said the verdict is a "victory for my fellow dissidents who continue to fight for freedom and refuse to be silenced." I wonder if she spoke at many universities for graduation ceremonies this month. Nicholas Kristof spoke last year at universities in Oregon, his home state. Over the years, he spoke at many universities, giving graduation speeches. He is very progressive. So, in the same spirit, Ms. Alinejad, a champion of women’s rights and freedom of speech who has stood her ground against Islamofascism in Iran, would be in high demand. Yes? Maybe, but I couldn’t find any. She was given an honorary degree by the New School. She may have been a commencement speaker, but nothing jumps out to me on the web. Well, Ms. Alinejad, I agree, and I wish you all the success in the world. In fact, I would be honored to host you on a podcast. You are a truly special...
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