Hrant Dink murder case

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"No Connections Between Dink Murder and Ergenekon"

PROSECUTOR USTA:

"No Connections Between Dink Murder and Ergenekon"

After having reviewed information from the police, the prosecutor of the murder trial related to the assassination of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink apparently did not find any connections between the Dink murder and defendants of the Ergenekon trial.

Hrant Dink Murder Trial - Summary of Discrepancies

Hrant Dink Murder Trial - Summary of Discrepancies

One day after the conviction of Ogün Samast, who was sentenced for the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, joint attorney Çetin gave an extensive insight into the deficiencies and negligence the plaintiff party observed during in the course of the trial.

27 July 2011 Özgür Öğret

Court Avoids Abeyance of Procedures in Samast Trial

HRANT DINK MURDER TRIAL

Court Avoids Abeyance of Procedures in Samast Trial

In the trial against Ogün Samast, prime suspect of the Hrant Dink murder, the file related to charges of "membership in a terrorist organization" was separated from the case file. This way, the trial will not be put in abeyance.

Colonel Öz Tried at High Criminal Court?

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Colonel Öz Tried at High Criminal Court?

The Trabzon 2nd Criminal Court applied for a merger of the trial against Ali Öz, prosecuted for allegedly disregarding crucial information obtained prior to the Hrant Dink murder, and the trial against 7 gendarmerie officers heard at the Trabzon 1st High Criminal Court.

26 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

RSF: Turkey Did not Learn its Lesson from ECHR Decision

HRANT DINK MUDER TRIAL

RSF: Turkey Did not Learn its Lesson from ECHR Decision

Reporters without Borders criticized the latest hearing of the Hrant Dink murder trial: "The delays, obstacles and setbacks still dogging this trial seem to indicate a continuing desire to shed as little light as possible on a case of national importance".

29 October 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Rakel Dink: Justice is Put in Chains by Law

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Rakel Dink: Justice is Put in Chains by Law

Rakel Dink, widow of slain Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, criticized the decision to try triggerman suspect Samast at a juvenile court. The trials heard in Trabzon and Istanbul were not merged in the 15th hearing. International observers are concerned about the consideration of the ECHR decision.

26 October 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Erhan Üstündağ,Berivan Tapan

"I Informed the Police of Dink Assassination," Testifies Witness

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

"I Informed the Police of Dink Assassination," Testifies Witness

Fethiye Çetin, joint attorney in the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink, said that the new statement of witness Özen should be taken seriously. She indicated to request the court in the coming hearing to investigate Özen's statement.

27 September 2010 Berivan Tapan

Reality at Court Contradicts Ministry's Announcement

Reality at Court Contradicts Ministry's Announcement

Turkish journalists striving to reveal facts about the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink are prosecuted at special authority high criminal courts whereas officials who failed to prevent the murder are tried at magistrate courts. Journalist Göktaş now stands accused of "severe crime".

17 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Lawyer Çetin: Violations Continue, New Trials to Come

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Lawyer Çetin: Violations Continue, New Trials to Come

Lawyer Fethiye Çetin, joint attorney of the Dink family, criticized that rights violations continue in the trials and investigations related to the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Harnt Dink. Another application to the ECHR is on its way once domestic remedies are exhausted.

25 August 2010 Burçin Belge

Journalist Çandar Sued for Criticizing Handling of Dink Murder Case

Journalist Çandar Sued for Criticizing Handling of Dink Murder Case

Referans newspaper writer Çandar is facing imprisonment for his article about the handling of the Hrant Dink murder case. He criticized that the secret witness had not appeared at court. He had also called the judge being too free-and-easy. His trial was postponed to 13 December.

14 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Dink Family Lawyers Urge Prosecutors for Action

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Dink Family Lawyers Urge Prosecutors for Action

In the 14th hearing of the Hrant Dink murder case, the joint attorneys of the Dink family requested to include the former Istanbul Governor Güngör and four other key figures in the trial. The Gendarmerie disproved the statement of witness Özen.

13 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Burçin Belge

No Special Prosecutor for Investigation of Hrant Dink Murder

JOURNALIST MURDER

No Special Prosecutor for Investigation of Hrant Dink Murder

The Istanbul Chief prosecution dismissed the request to appoint a special prosecutor for the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. 3.5 years after the murder it is still not clear which public officials are responsible and who pulled the trigger.

17 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Social Memory Platform Supports Journalist Göktaş at Court

Social Memory Platform Supports Journalist Göktaş at Court

The case against journalist Göktaş based on his book "The Hrant Dink Murder: Media, Judiciary, State" was postponed to June in order to obtain the statement of complainant Akyürek from an Ankara court. Journalist Şener faces a 3 years' sentence for his book about the Dink murder.

13 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Identified Suspect Osman Hayal Not Detained

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Identified Suspect Osman Hayal Not Detained

Two detained defendants of the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink were released in the latest hearing. Osman Hayal was identified by a secret witness, though the court did not take the suspect into detention. Former head of the Police Intelligence Department will not be heard.

12 May 2010 Semra Pelek

Secret Witness Incriminates Three Suspects as The Killers of Dink

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Secret Witness Incriminates Three Suspects as The Killers of Dink

The secret witness of the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink stated that defendant Osman Hayal was there to when Dink was shot. The e-mail accounts of defendant Tuncel were deleted. The hearing was monitored by international observers.

11 May 2010 Semra Pelek

Lawyers of the Family of Killed Journalist Dink Sue Deputy Governor

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Lawyers of the Family of Killed Journalist Dink Sue Deputy Governor

The lawyers of the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink sue Istanbul Deputy Governor Güran because he did not let the lawyers have a copy of the inspectors' preliminary investigation report. The coming hearing of the Dink murder case is on 10 May.

6 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Parliamentary Investigation into Murder of Journalist Dink?

Parliamentary Investigation into Murder of Journalist Dink?

The Justice and Development Party submitted the proposal for a parliamentary investigation into the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink three years ago. Should the proposal be approved, the parliament would have to find the abetters for the murder.

28 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

"Stop Prosecution of Journalists and Call Real Perpetrators to Account"

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

"Stop Prosecution of Journalists and Call Real Perpetrators to Account"

Reporters without Borders claimed to leave aside the prosecution of authors Şener and Göktaş, who drew attention to the state's responsibiltiy in the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink in their books. Instead, the ones responsible for the assassination should be revealed, RSF said.

26 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Case Files of Trabzon and Istanbul Will not be Merged

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Case Files of Trabzon and Istanbul Will not be Merged

The Trabzon 2nd Magistrate Court decided against merging the file concerned with the prosecution of eight gendarmerie officers accused of negligence in the murder of journalist Dink with the file in Istanbul. Moreover, four informants from the Trabzon Gendarmerie will not be heard.

22 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

New Investigation in Murder Case of Journalist Dink

New Investigation in Murder Case of Journalist Dink

Due to a decision taken by the Istanbul Governorship Administrative Board, a new investigation can be launched related to the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink into five former officials of the Istanbul Police Directorate who were on duty at the time.

14 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Cage Action Plan Related to Dink Murder

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Cage Action Plan Related to Dink Murder

In the 12th hearing of the Dink murder trial the joint attorneys requested to investigate the "Cage Action Plan" with regard to the murder. The lawyers furthermore demand thorough investigations into all aspects of the case. International observers emphasized the importance of a forceful handling of the case.

9 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Sener: I Have Become A Target

PRESS FREEDOM

Journalist Sener: I Have Become A Target

The court prosecuting journalist Nedim Şener for his book "The Dink Murder and the Intelligence's Lies" did not accept the folders sent by the court dealing with the Hrant Dink murder case, but asked once more for specific information whether the diagrams from the book are included in the file or not.

20 December 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist On Trial For Dink Murder Book

Nedim Şener of Milliyet daily faces up to 17 years in prison for allegedly disclosing classified information and rendering counter-terrorism forces target in his book on officials' misconduct regarding the killing of his Turkish Armenian colleague.

30 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu,Emine Özcan

Activists Demand Justice for Murdered Hrant Dink

More than 200 people gathered before the court hearing in Beşiktaş. They once again demanded investigations into allegations of involvement against state and security officials.

Hrant’s Friends Cry Justice From Beşiktaş Square

Hrant’s Friends were at same spot as before yesterday morning to show determination and hope that in spite of all the obstacles the justice may come forward in Hrant Dink’s murder case.

8 July 2008 Ceyda Ulukaya

Trabzon Police Knew Dink’s Murder A Year Before It Took Place

Trabzon Police Knew Dink’s Murder A Year Before It Took Place

Two more witnesses in the Gendarmerie Neglect Trial in Trabzon say that they knew the murder. One of them added that it was not their concern since it was not a terrorist act.

21 June 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Camera "Not Working" in Dink And Zirve Cases

In both the Hrant Dink murder case and the Malatya murder cases, recorded evidence has "disappeared".

7 December 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Lawyer Erdal Dogan in "Insult" Trial

Following a criminal complaint by lawyer Fuat Turgut, lawyer Erdal Dogan is on trial for insulting the former.

5 December 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

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