Xiyue Wang (Family photo via Princeton University)The wife of a Princeton University graduate student sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage in Iran said Tuesday that he is innocent of the charges and urged his release. [Iran sentences Princeton graduate student to 10 years for espionage, report says]“My husband, Xiyue Wang, is one of the kindest, most thoughtful, and most loving men I have ever known,” his wife, Hua Qu, said in a written statement. Xiyue Wang is a friend. https://t.co/NXcBXJppI3 — Anna Lind-Guzik (@alindguzik) July 16, 2017A tragedy for Xiyue Wang and his family, friends, teachers, and colleagues; a blow to #AcademicFreedom for everyone. https://t.co/hqnJZ2vCdC — Clare Griffin (@ClaraGriffinska) July 17, 2017Xiyue Wang with his family (Family photo via Princeton University)Erin Cunningham contributed to this report.

Source: Washington Post July 18, 2017 19:18 UTC