It is important to Mr. Nikbin that his relationship with The Mission for Establishment of Human Rights in Iran (MEHR Iran) and its president, Dr. Parvin, be clarified.
MEHR Iran took up Mr. Nikbin’s cause in the Summer of 2003, and held a press conference on September 2 of that year announcing Mr. Nikbin’s lawsuit. In December, 2003, MEHR Iran turned the matter over to the Center for Justice and Accountability, ending their relationship with Mr. Nikbin. (CJA withdrew in 2004.)
Not only did MEHR Iran and Dr. Parvin continue to represent themselves as sponsors of Mr. Nikbin, they also continued to invoke his name in fundraising efforts. In addition, less than one week before his agreed-upon appearance as an expert witness in Mr. Nikbin’s case, Dr. Parvin sent him a release to sign which would have given Dr. Parvin and MEHR Iran control over all mattters related to the lawsuit, presumably including disposition of any monies awarded to Mr. Nikbin.
While Mr. Nikbin remains grateful to Dr. Parvin for his expert testimony, he nonetheless wishes the public to know that he has no ties to MEHR Iran, nor has MEHR Iran made any contribution toward him or his cause since December 2003.
Mr. Nikbin has pledged that any proceeds he receives from the his Federal Court victory against the Islamic Republic of Iran we be used to fight for the establishment of an Iranian government that respects human rights.
Letter from CJA regarding withdrawl from case.
Dr. Parvin's attempt to establish authority over lawsuit.
Letter requesting Dr. Parvin "cease & desist" misrepresentation of MEHR Iran's role.
