Reversal of Acquittal in the Tony Newman Case
February 28, 2025
The Court of Appeal overturned the acquittal of the Criminal Court regarding the case of Iranian investor Tony Newman. Eight defendants previously acquitted in connection with his naturalization will now have their case retried by a different panel of the Criminal Court. The Appeal Court's decision is strict, criticizing the handling of the initial ruling and noting significant shortcomings. The Attorney General had filed an appeal for the annulment of the acquittal, requesting a new trial of the case.