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    David Lee Miller reports from New York City

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Or next week.

New information now about the case to the American -- imprisoned in Iran because of his Christian faith his name his site -- -- Medina.

Said to go to trial next week on charges of compromising national or -- and security.

And we're learning that it'll go before one of Iran's more notorious judges for handing out harsh sentence it's.

David Lee Miller live in New York on this what do we know about the charges -- Well both say you -- -- is accused of trying to undermine arrest national security.

Because of his work promoting a movement to establish a network of churches in people's homes his supporters say.

The criminal charges date back to the year 2000 and that's significant because that's the same year that -- -- -- converted from Islam to christianity.

In fact he's been arrested multiple times over the past years.

The allegations here are very serious running in -- says conversion to christianity can carry a death sentence.

He was arrested by Iranian officials more than three months ago on charges related to his religious beliefs.

We understand that -- hearing will be held -- we call on Iran in officials to respect Iran's own laws.

And provide -- of the TV access to an attorney.

-- -- is married he has two kids.

His immediate family is not in Iran.

When or if you'll ever see them again remains uncertain and we we mention this judge what is known about the judge or judges -- Well this judge has been called one of Iran's hanging judges following due to the 2009 a running elections the judge Abbas -- -- -- Handed out death sentences to several human rights activists.

Overall he's a shadowy figure he'd never appears in public and there are no known photos.

In April of 2011 the European Union named -- -- as an individual that's subject to sanctions because of human rights violations.

-- -- -- He remained steadfast and says he is prepared to hang for his faith in Jesus his supporters are urging Washington to do more to pressure Iran.

To set him -- Our best.

As time goes on.

David -- Miller thank you live here in New York with us.

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