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The detailed ruling of US Pastor Brunson, who has been sentenced to 3 years, 1 month and 15 days in prison, has been announced. In the ruling, it has been stated, “Adequate evidence as to the charges of political and military espionage has not been found.”

Delegation consisting of nine people from Turkey continue their talks with the US officials. WSJ has asserted that the talks have been failing so far, and the dollar has hiked to 5.43 from 5.28 TL.

The Spokesperson for the US Department of State Nauert has answered a question regarding the tension between the US and Turkey. Nauert has said, “The kind of progress we want is for Pastor Brunson, our locally employed staff and other American citizens to be brought home.”

US President Trump has said that the US will impose large sanctions on Turkey for long time detainment of Pastor Brunson. US Senate also passed the bill that limits Turkey getting loan from international financial institutions last week

The US Pastor Andrew Craig Brunson, who was behind bars on charge of “espionage” since December 2016, has been placed under house arrest.

Trump has denonuced the court ruling for continuation of arrest of Pastor Brunson, who has been kept in custody for 21 months on charges of “espionage” and “committing crime on behalf of a terrorist organization”.

Arrested on charge of “espionage” and “committing crime on behalf of a terrorist organization", US Pastor Brunson’s hearing was held at İzmir 2nd Heavy Penal Court. The court has ruled continuation of the arrest.