Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian judiciary official incarcerated in Sweden, faces continued legal turmoil as the Swedish Court of Appeals upheld his life sentence, drawing criticism from his lawyer, Thomas Bodstrom.

Bodstrom denounced the court's decision, labeling it as wrong and deeply disappointing. He highlighted discrepancies between the trial and appeal courts' interpretations of international law and murder, despite issuing identical verdicts. According to Bodstrom, the Stockholm Court of Appeals neglected to consider the robust defense presented by Nouri's legal team.

Furthermore, Bodstrom emphasized concerns over the legal proceedings, alleging that witnesses were coerced to pursue a predetermined agenda, compromising the fairness of the trial.

Nouri's imprisonment has sparked controversy over human rights violations, with Bodstrom criticizing the Swedish government's trial based on allegedly false allegations orchestrated by the Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorist group. The MKO, known for its history of violence against Iranian officials and civilians, has been accused of fabricating claims against Nouri.

Nouri's arrest in November 2019 and subsequent imprisonment for over three years in solitary confinement have raised alarm over the legality and fairness of his detention.

In December, the Swedish Court of Appeals reaffirmed Nouri's life sentence, which was initially handed down in 2022. The conviction, based on allegations from MKO members living in exile, has drawn condemnation from Iran, which questioned the legitimacy of the trial.

The case underscores broader concerns surrounding legal procedures, human rights, and international relations, as Nouri's fate remains entangled in a complex web of accusations and legal challenges.