Detained U.S. hikers get engaged in Iranian prison, relatives say

Of the three hikers that were detained in Iran 10 months, two of them have become engaged. Shane Bauer and Sarah Shourd have decided to get married while over in prison in Iran. Shane engaged on the front lawn when the news of their mothers applying for visas was heard. Josh Fattal, the third hiker, has been choosen as the best man for the wedding. They are not sure when the wedding is going to take place because of how the hikers have not yet been formerly charged and it is also said that they will stand trial for espionage charges. The families are overjoyed and cannot wait for them to be set free so they can start planning.

I think it is great that in this time of need for the three that there can be at least a little hope for the future. They have no idea what is going to happen with their situation in the next few months but at least they are together and happy. I think it is really cute that Shane made rings out of a string from his shirt for the two of them to wear while they are stuck in Iran. I hope that they will be set free as soon as possible so that they can start their lives back over in the States and can have the wedding that they are dreaming of right now. Good luck to them. That is wonderful news to hear.

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Suge Knight is '100 percent innocent,' lawyer says

Suge Knight was arrested and charge with assault with a deadly weapon involving a firearm and also driving with a suspended license. This happened when an unidentified man told police Knight had pointed a gun at him, police later found Knight driving around the same area with a suspended license. Knight was arrested on the spot without incident. Knight's lawyer says he is 100% innocent and that the man that made this accusations is lying. Knight's lawyer says he was only driving in the area to meet with a potential client. Knight posted bail of $60,000 and was released from jail. Knight's lawyer says he should be cleared of all charges because Knight is not someone that would carry a gun on him. He did not do this and shouldn't be charged with the crime. Knight's lawyer says that the man who accused Knight should be the one that needs to be investigated.

We are all innocent until proven guilty, right? It seems as if the police might be looking at Knight's past and 'assuming' he is guilty because of how he was with Tupac when he was shot and killed and that murder has yet to be solved. I feel that Knight needs to be proven guilty before any allegations can be made/proved. They need to show the evidence that he was involved with the man who is accusing Knight of assault with a deadly weapon involving a firearm. Yes, Knight deserves his punishment for driving with a suspended license, he did do that, there's proof. Yet, if there's no proof of him pointing a gun at this man how can you know that he was really involved? This man could have made the whole story up just because he was angry with Knight for not doing what this man wanted. Or, Knight could have pointed the gun at him and evidence will be found and he will be served with the proper punishment. No one is above the law. Someone will be found guilty.

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Mothers meet with detained hikers in Iran, report says

The mothers of the three hikers detained while accidently crossing over into the Iranian border when hiking in Iraq were able to see their children. It took them six months to be able to get the visas to allow them to go see their children. It was a tearful reunion said reporters. The mothers are also asking for a meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. There is no word on if that meeting is going to happen or not. The three hikers are said to be charged with espionage and put on trial. Swish have been representing the Americans in this case.

I think it is good the mothers were able to see their children. They have been detained for almost a year now. I do find it a little ridiculous that they think the hikers were spies, though. I don't see how accidently crossing over the border makes you a spy but I guess it is a matter of national security for the Iranians so it is important to them. As long as everyone is treated with the rights they deserve it will all work out. I do hope that these hikers are either tried or sent home soon though. They have been away from home in detainment for a very long time and they deserve some answers.

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