BBC: A court in Iran is hearing an appeal from jailed US-Iranian reporter Roxana Saberi, two days earlier than originally expected.
Ms Saberi's lawyer said it was not clear when a ruling would be announced, but that he was optimistic that the 32-year-old would be acquitted.
Ms Saberi was convicted of spying for the US - a charge she denied.
The case sparked international concern and US President Barack Obama has appealed on her behalf.
Appeal process
Unlike her original trial, the legal process this time has been arranged to appear fair and open, says the BBC's Jon Leyne in Tehran.
While Sunday's hearing is still not open to the public, Ms Saberi's appeal is being heard before a panel of three judges, and representatives of the Iranian Bar Association are being allowed to attend.
Her lawyer has also been given plenty of notice.
Abdolsamad Khorramshahi said he had submitted 15 pages of documents in support of the appeal for Roxana Saberi .
"I am optimistic she will be acquitted," he said. >>> | Sunday, May 10, 2009
