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Two journalists given prison sentence because 'they are dangerous'

Two journalists given prison sentence because 'they are dangerous'

Sadiye Eser and Sadık Topaloğlu were sentenced to prison for "being a member of an illegal organization." In its justified ruling, the court said no criminal act of the suspects had been identified but they were members of a group that is "dangerous to society."

Journalists Sadiye Eser, Sadık Topaloğlu sentenced to six years in prison

Journalists Sadiye Eser, Sadık Topaloğlu sentenced to six years in prison

The court verdict was based on the statements of an anonymous witness, the lawyers pointed out.

8 September 2022

Verdict of Release for Journalists Sadiye Eser, Sadık Topaloğlu

Verdict of Release for Journalists Sadiye Eser, Sadık Topaloğlu

Arrested for “being members of a terrorist organization” based on witness statements in December 2019, journalists Sadiye Eser and Sadık Toplaoğlu have been released by the İstanbul 22nd Heavy Penal Court.

Journalists Sadiye Eser and Sadık Topaloğlu Arrested

Journalists Sadiye Eser and Sadık Topaloğlu Arrested

Sadiye Eser and Sadık Topaloğlu, reporters for the Mezopotamya Agency, have been arrested on charge of “being members of a terrorist organization” based on the statements of an anonymous witness.

4 December 2019

6 Released Pending Trial in KCK Case

6 Released Pending Trial in KCK Case

Istanbul 23rd Hugh Criminal Court released defendants Sadiye Eser, Ruken Çelik, Rıdvan Oğuz, Ramazan Atup, Felat Abik and Vaysi Özdemir pending trial in the hearing of KCK case yesterday.

11 September 2013

Jailed Journalist Nominated for Freedom of Expression Award

Jailed Journalist Nominated for Freedom of Expression Award

UK's Index on Censorship Institution nominated jailed Evrensel newspaper journalist Sadiye Eser for its annual freedom of expression award.

17 January 2013

IPI Condemns Eser's Arrest

IPI Condemns Eser's Arrest

Major journalist associations including Journalists' Union of Turkey and International Press Institute protested the arrest of Evrensel newspaper journalist Sadiye Eser for terrorism charges.

17 December 2012