US prosecutors seek leniency for Turkish-Iranian gold trader Reza Zarrab ahead of sentencing.
Federal prosecutors in New York requested leniency for Reza Zarrab, a Turkish-Iranian businessman who pleaded guilty to helping Iran evade sanctions and cooperated with US authorities. Zarrab provided key testimony in the 2017 trial of Turkish banker Mehmet Hakan Atilla and faced threats and asset seizures by Turkey as a result of his cooperation.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 1 framing camp across 2 bias groups.
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“US prosecutors credit gold trader in Iran sanctions case with key help ahead of sentencing”
“U.S. prosecutors credit gold trader in Iran sanctions case with key help ahead of sentencing”
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US prosecutors requested leniency for Reza Zarrab at his sentencing scheduled for next week.
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