An Iranian singer was hailed as a hero by supporters on Thursday but faced prosecution after giving an online concert without wearing a head covering — the hijab — in defiance of the Islamic dress code. Host Carol Hills has the story of Parastoo Ahmadi, who streamed the concert on her YouTube channel late on Wednesday.
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