Pakistani human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband were sentenced to 10 years in prison, and the couple say they are "prisoners of conscience" being made an example of by Pakistan's military-backed authorities. Al Jazeera
Al JazeeraPakistan rights activist Imaan Mazari and husband jailed for 10 yearsCouple say they are 'prisoners of conscience' being made an example of by Pakistan's military-backed authorities.
How should courts and observers weigh a defendant's claim of political motive against the charges the court actually decided?