Mr. Hanareh-Mafarani forcibly confined and assaulted one of his co-conspirators, Hassan Talebi. Two of the ‘known persons,’ Rasim Kaba and Mr. Talebi, were also charged. During that time Mr. Hanareh-Mafarani struck him about five times in the head with the heavy hammer,” said the decision. Mr. Hanareh-Mafarani also hit his knees and toes with the hammer. Mr. Talebi also said that after being forced to drink large quantities of water, Mr. Hanareh-Mafarani hung him from the ceiling by his testicles for an extended time.

Source: National Post March 19, 2026 11:30 UTC