An Iranian dissident who survived an assassination attempt on her life is now facing her would-be killer in court, and it's proving to be a harrowing experience for the 52-year-old activist. Masih Alinejad, a prominent women's rights advocate and CBS News contributor, has been testifying against Carslile Rivera, a Brooklyn man who was allegedly hired by an Iranian operative to kill her for $100,000.
According to prosecutors, Rivera may not have known his role in the plot when he accepted the offer. However, Alinejad is adamant that she's seen him before, and their paths have crossed several times. As she recounts the events leading up to the attempted assassination, it becomes clear just how difficult this ordeal has been for her.
Alinejad describes her experiences with Rivera as "unbelievable" and "surreal." She claims to have recognized him in a hotel lobby, where he allegedly whispered in her ear before leaving. The encounter left Alinejad shaken, but she was determined to stay vigilant and continue fighting for women's rights.
As the trial progresses, it's becoming increasingly clear that Alinejad has been subjected to intense scrutiny by Rivera during their encounters. She describes how he would often ask her about her work and listen intently as she spoke, making her feel like he was gathering information on her. This behavior has left Alinejad feeling anxious and on edge.
Despite the challenges of testifying against her alleged killer, Alinejad remains resolute in her pursuit of justice. Her bravery and determination serve as a powerful reminder of the risks that women's rights activists face around the world. As she shares her story with us today, it's clear that this ordeal has left its mark, but Alinejad is far from defeated.
In court, Alinejad's words paint a vivid picture of the man she says tried to kill her – a person driven by a desire for money and a lack of regard for human life. The trial may be a long way off, but with every passing day, Alinejad feels like justice is within reach.
According to prosecutors, Rivera may not have known his role in the plot when he accepted the offer. However, Alinejad is adamant that she's seen him before, and their paths have crossed several times. As she recounts the events leading up to the attempted assassination, it becomes clear just how difficult this ordeal has been for her.
Alinejad describes her experiences with Rivera as "unbelievable" and "surreal." She claims to have recognized him in a hotel lobby, where he allegedly whispered in her ear before leaving. The encounter left Alinejad shaken, but she was determined to stay vigilant and continue fighting for women's rights.
As the trial progresses, it's becoming increasingly clear that Alinejad has been subjected to intense scrutiny by Rivera during their encounters. She describes how he would often ask her about her work and listen intently as she spoke, making her feel like he was gathering information on her. This behavior has left Alinejad feeling anxious and on edge.
Despite the challenges of testifying against her alleged killer, Alinejad remains resolute in her pursuit of justice. Her bravery and determination serve as a powerful reminder of the risks that women's rights activists face around the world. As she shares her story with us today, it's clear that this ordeal has left its mark, but Alinejad is far from defeated.
In court, Alinejad's words paint a vivid picture of the man she says tried to kill her – a person driven by a desire for money and a lack of regard for human life. The trial may be a long way off, but with every passing day, Alinejad feels like justice is within reach.
But the fact that she's having to relive all these terrifying moments in court is just cruel 
I feel for her, you know? She's been fighting for women's rights and now this guy tries to kill her for $100k 
It's like he didn't even care about human life or anything 
The trial can't come soon enough so she can finally get some closure 
like how does one even know they're gonna get paid 100k to kill someone? sounds like a super legit and not-at-all sketchy gig 
. seriously though, I can only imagine how freaked out Masih Alinejad must be re-walking into this guy's face again in court... that's some serious PTSD stuff right there 
for it... I mean who tries to kill someone & then expects them 2 testify against them in court? 
it's just so messed up 
. I mean, come on, $100,000 to take someone out? That's just crazy talk 
. I bet Rivera didn't even know what he was getting himself into when he took that deal 
. It's all about the publicity for me, not justice or anything like that 
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but seriously, masih alinejad's story is just heartbreaking. she's been through so much already, and now she has to relive the trauma of that day in court... it's just cruel.
, I mean who wants to testify against their alleged killer in court? It's like she's reliving the trauma all over again 
. I can imagine it's not easy for her to keep calm while recounting those terrifying moments 
It's like she's saying, "You can't silence me, not even with your money and threats" 
It's like, your life is being threatened for $100k... what even is that?! 
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. I wish there was a way to just... erase this person from existence and move on. But at least justice seems like it's within reach, which gives me some hope 
This shift towards more women leaders is a beacon of hope in the fight for equality.
. We're seeing a surge in activism and awareness, which is amazing to see 
I'm sending all my love and support to Masih 
! This ordeal has been so harrowing for her, and it's amazing she's still standing strong 
. Her bravery is truly inspiring, and I have no doubt that she'll see justice served 
, but Alinejad's courage in the face of fear is a shining example for all us 
!
she's always been so vocal about women's rights and now her own security team thinks she's just paranoid? 
this case needs to be solved ASAP so Masih can finally find some peace
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