The lawyer for an Iranian-American student detained in Tehran says his client has been released on bail.
Mohammad Ali Dadkhah says Esha Momeni was released Monday evening with a $200,000 bail after being questioned and plans to leave for the U.S. as soon as possible.
He said Tuesday there is no travel ban, though she could still go to trial for the unnamed «security charges.
Momeni’s father said he put up the deed the family’s Tehran apartment to cover the bail.
The 28-year old California State University student went to prison after police stopped her Oct. 15 for an alleged driving violation.
Activists believe she was detained for her involvement in the Change for Equality campaign, launched by Iranian female activists.
