Washington Post reporter

Trial wraps up for Washington Post reporter held in Iran

The trial that has been condemned by the newspaper and press freedom groups.

Jason Rezaian's lawyer, Leila Ahsan, submitted a 20-page defense brief at the start of Monday's session and provided an oral defense during the hearing, she told The Associated Press. 

Rezaian also spoke in his own defense, she said. She declined to provide details, citing confidentiality rules surrounding the trial.