Plaintiff John Doe I was a student at Tabriz University in early 1974 when he was allegedly arrested by SAVAK, in his dormitory. He was interrogated and tortured, allegedly by members of SAVAK.
Plaintiff John Doe II was an Iranian artist; he was arrested several times in the 1970s because of his art and political beliefs. Each time he was arrested, he was tortured allegedly by members of SAVAK.
Plaintiff John Doe III was only a high school student when he was arrested, allegedly by members of SAVAK. He was accused of being part of a group who shared literature and had anti-Shah views. After his arrest he was tortured allegedly by members of the Komiteh Moshtarak.