Federal judge sentences man to 10 years in plot to kill Iranian American writer
A federal judge has sentenced Jonathan Loadholt to 10 years in prison for his role in a plot to assassinate Iranian American writer Masih Alinejad. Loadholt was charged with conspiracies to commit stalking and money laundering, having been tasked by the Iranian government to surveil Alinejad. The case highlights ongoing threats against activists opposing the Iranian regime's policies.
- ▪Jonathan Loadholt was sentenced to 10 years in prison for an assassination plot against Masih Alinejad.
- ▪He pleaded guilty to conspiracies to commit stalking and launder money.
- ▪The Iranian government allegedly targeted Alinejad due to her activism against its regime.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFederal judge sentences man to 10 years in plot to kill Iranian American writerA federal judge has given a onetime truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer a 10-year prison sentenceByLARRY NEUMEISTER Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 6:46 PM1:14NEW YORK -- A former truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer who authorities said was targeted for death by the Iranian government was given a 10-year prison sentence on Wednesday by a federal judge.The judge, Lewis J.
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