American hikers accused of spying in Iran could be released tomorrow after two years in jail The two American hikers accused of spying in Iran could be released tomorrow after a two-year prison ordeal, their lawyer said today. Masoud Shafiei says he believes Shane Bauer and Joshua Fattal could be freed after a hearing on Sunday, as the date coincides with the second anniversary of their arrest. The Muslim world also has a tradition of pardoning prisoners for the holy month of Ramadan, which starts early next week.