A prominent Iranian economist has been jailed for nine years for protesting over the disputed election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in June. Iranian media said Saeed Laylaz was convicted of attending illegal gatherings and possessing classified documents by a court. Mr. Laylaz, a prominent reformist, had been critical of President Ahmadinejad's policies. Reports say 81 people have been jailed since the protests over the polls. Prosecutors say as many as five people have been sentenced to death.