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Trial over the killing of Festus Okey from Nigeria at Beyoğlu Police Department in İstanbul has ended after 14 years and the defendant police officer has been sentenced to 16 years, 8 months in prison.

In Festus Okey case, which has been reopened after 11 years, the court ruled that necessary documents for visa procedures for Okey's family shall be provided. DNA reports have also been requested to prove blood relations between the family members.

Police officer Yıldız is facing prison terms of up to six years under allegations of negligent homicide in the trial regarding the death of Nigerian refugee Festus Okey. The request of Okey's brother for joint plaintiff status was rejected by court.