12-Year-Old Bride Sentenced to Death After Husband’s Abuse and Passing
# Tragic Fate of 12-Year-Old Bride Sentenced to Death After Husband's Passing
## Forced into Marriage at a Young Age, Goli Kouhkan Faces Dire Consequences
Goli Kouhkan, who was compelled to marry her cousin at the tender age of 12, is now facing a death sentence following the death of her abusive husband. Goli became a mother when she was just 13 years old, a situation arising from this forced union.
The court proceedings surrounding her case reveal that Goli's age at the time of her marriage and the domestic violence she endured were not taken into account. Furthermore, it was reported that at the time of her arrest and interrogation, she lacked access to legal representation and was illiterate, making her vulnerable in a system that failed to protect her rights. "In court, no consideration was given to Goli's age at the time of marriage, the history of domestic violence, or the fact that she had no access to a lawyer during her arrest and interrogation and was illiterate at the time," said Amiry-Moghaddam.
Despite these circumstances, Goli’s case took a turn when a ruling indicated that "she was forgiven through the mediation of the judicial system and the consent of the deceased's parents," according to the judiciary's Mizan Online website. However, the severity of her sentence continues to evoke shock and concern, highlighting systemic issues regarding forced marriages and the treatment of young brides in legal frameworks.