Former Iranian President Calls Trial of Protesters a Sham
An influential pro-reform ex-president criticized the country's first trial of activists and protesters following the disputed presidential election as a sham that would further erode confidence in the ruling Islamic establishment.Mohammad Khatami said he hoped the "show" trial of more than 100 people that started Saturday would not "lead to ignorance of the real crimes" carried out by authorities following the June 12 vote, including alleged abuse and murder of detainees...