two more people have escaped death by hanging, after they were pardoned by victims’ families. A murder

two more people have escaped death by hanging, after they were pardoned by victims’ families. A murder convict was pardoned at the gallows in Tonkabon, the Etemad daily reported, while the head of Neyshapour prison announced that one of the prisoners was released from his death sentence with the consent of the victim’s family. Ten days ago, the head of Zanjan prison also announced that efforts by officials have led families to consent to forgive seven prisoners.