Hiker Sarah Shourd discusses Iran prison
Sarah Shourd was released earlier this month after being detained in July 2009 in Iran. She had to leave behind her fiance Shane Bauer and her friend Josh Fattal. The three were arrested on suspicion of spying by Iranian guards, who said they had illegally crossed the border. Sarah Shourd, Laura Fattal and Cindy Hickey � the mothers of Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer speak to Anchor Lisa Mullins.
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