[67589] Pejman Jamshidi, Iranian cinema and football star, convicted and sentenced to 99 lashes
[67589] Pejman Jamshidi, Iranian cinema and football star, convicted and sentenced to 99 lashes
An Iranian court has sentenced actor Pejman Jamshidi to 99 lashes for sexual offenses, in a case that began in 2025 and has sparked significant buzz in Iranian media.
The Pejman Jamshidi Case: A Sentence of 99 Lashes
The Criminal Court in Tehran convicted film actor and former footballer, Pejman Jamshidi, today, May 19, 2026, in a case that is attracting great interest on social media in Iran. According to reports, Jamshidi was sentenced to 99 lashes, a punishment defined as 'Ta'zir' (a penalty subject to the judge's discretion with possibilities for mitigation or appeal).
The report on the verdict was first published by the website "Emtedad", which cited the complainant in the case. According to Iran International, Jamshidi's lawyer confirmed that the verdict was indeed handed down in the Tehran Criminal Court, but emphasized that it is a "preliminary verdict subject to appeal within 20 days," and that the content of the decision will not be published until it becomes final.
The complainant, who was interviewed by several media outlets, including خبر فوری جنگ ایران and کافه سیاست, claimed that she managed the legal battle alone without legal representation for a year. She added that she encountered financial offers from Jamshidi and his defense team to reach a settlement, but firmly refused, stating: "He told me in the last session, 'Use your last bit of strength, in the end this is what will be,' I truly will not forgive him."
The case began back in October 2025, when Jamshidi was arrested for the first time. After a few days, he was released on bail, spent some time outside of Iran, and subsequently appeared for two additional court hearings in February and May 2026. Various sources, such as یِ دانش آموز, emphasized that the "Ta'zir" type of punishment could be subject to suspension, reduction, or even financial commutation, depending on the decision of the higher courts.