Mahsa Amini
publication date: Monday, September 26, 2022 (part of Fall 2022)
category: 
Injustice
clue: This Iranian's heart didn't give out, and the same must now be so for the protesters inspired by her.
explanation: Amini was arrested in September 2022 for not wearing a hijab. The police said that she collapsed and died of spontaneous heart failure, but documents leaked from the hospital indicated skull fractures consistent with being beaten. Her death has inspired widespread riots across the country, particularly with regards to compulsory wearing of hijabs. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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