Quotes of the Day

American hiker Josh Fattal (C) speaks as his friend Shane Bauer (R) and Masoud Shafii, their Iranian lawyer
Monday, Feb. 28, 2011

Open quoteIf my request is not heeded as before, then I might think of withdrawing from defending and resign as their defense lawyer.Close quote

  • MASOUD SHAFII,
  • the Iranian lawyer representing Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer — the two Americans jailed in Iran on charges of espionage and illegal entry — saying he has been continuously denied access to his clients
Photo: Press TV / Reuters | Source: Los Angeles Times