On 9 January 2011, Iranian authorities sentenced Sotoudeh to 11 years in jail for charges that include "activities against national security" and "propaganda against the regime."
Pada 9 Januari 2011, otoritas Iran menjatuhkan Sotoudeh dengan hukuman 11 tahun penjara atas dakwaan "aktivitas melawan keamanan nasional" dan "propaganda melawan rezim."