Hussain Hazbavi 
Iran’s judiciary has agreed to review the death sentence handed down to controversial underground artist Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, widely known as Tataloo, following a formal legal petition and growing public calls for clemency from Iranian celebrities.
Although the death sentence remains in effect, the case has now entered a new legal phase. Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei has authorized initial steps to re-examine the ruling.
“Tataloo’s case will be reviewed by legal experts to determine whether the verdict contradicts Islamic Sharia law,” said his lawyer, Majid Naghshi, in an interview with Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. “If any inconsistencies are found, the case will be referred to a parallel court for a final ruling,” he added. Naghshi emphasized that this process is only conducted once and that no final decision has been made yet—though this marks a significant development in the legal process.
Tataloo’s sister, Naghmeh Maghsoudloo, also confirmed the update, stating that the case is now under review by Iran’s Supreme Court.
The singer remains incarcerated in Tehran’s Fashafuyeh prison, where he is also serving a 10-year sentence on separate charges, including “encouraging corruption,” disrupting Islamic values, operating a gambling platform, and publishing obscene material.
