content tagged with İsmail Saymaz

Journalists face disinformation probe after gold smuggling allegations against MPs

Journalists face disinformation probe after gold smuggling allegations against MPs

Well-known journalists Fatih Altaylı and İsmail Saymaz are under investigation for reporting on the “gold smuggling” allegations into the former MHP deputies. Party officials have provided no details but made implicit statements about “abusing power.”

22 November 2024

Journalist İsmail Saymaz faces sentence over article about Gezi trial judge's political affiliation

Journalist İsmail Saymaz faces sentence over article about Gezi trial judge's political affiliation

Prosecutor presented their opinion, advocating for Saymaz's acquittal on the charge of defamation while requesting punishment for "marking counter-terrorism officials as a target for terror groups."

5 December 2023

"A Murder with National Consent"

"A Murder with National Consent"

The latest book of journalist Saymaz deals with the killing of Priest Santoro. Protestant priest Persson was apparently threatened before Santoro's death. The book suggests a connection between Persson and the "Trabzon Police-Malatya Zirve Publishing House".

11 October 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Prosecutor Sues Journalist Saymaz and Radikal Daily

COMPENSATION CLAIM

Prosecutor Sues Journalist Saymaz and Radikal Daily

Former İliç Prosecutor Bozkurt filed a TL 100,000 compensation claim against Radikal newspaper reporter Saymaz and two executives of the daily on the grounds of two news articles that allegedly constituted an "attack on his personal rights".

2 March 2011 Emir Çelik

Journalists under Threat of Unemployment and Imprisonment

FREEDOM FOR JOURNALISTS PLATFORM

Journalists under Threat of Unemployment and Imprisonment

The Freedom for Journalists Platform supported journalist Saymaz at his latest hearing. Olcayto said on behalf of the platform, "The trials and investigations against journalists prove a lack of press freedom and freedom of expression in Turkey".

7 February 2011 Emir Çelik

Journalist Saymaz' s Toll: 107-year Prison Threat

Journalist Saymaz' s Toll: 107-year Prison Threat

Journalist Saymaz is yet facing two more trials on the grounds of his book "The postmodern Jihad" and a news item on the Courthouse in Sultanbeyli. He is charged with "identifying officials on anti-terror duties as a target" and "defamation, insult, and influencing the judiciary" respectively.

26 January 2011 Emir Çelik

Prosecutor Şanal Sues Journalist Saymaz

Prosecutor Şanal Sues Journalist Saymaz

Former Special Authority Prosecutor Osman Şanal filed a compensation claim against Radikal newspaper reporter İsmail Saymaz because of the journalist's book "The Postmodern Jihad". Saymaz faces a total of 97 years behind bars in twelve different trials.

22 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

IPI Condemned Prosecution of Turkish Journalist Saymaz

IPI Condemned Prosecution of Turkish Journalist Saymaz

The International Press Institute condemned the prosecution of journalist Saymaz on the grounds of articles related to the "Ergenekon" trial and investigation. He faces imprisonment of up to 79 years. IPI Manager Mills criticized the authorities.

6 October 2010 International Press Institute

8th Trial for Journalist Saymaz - 70-year Sentence Impending

8th Trial for Journalist Saymaz - 70-year Sentence Impending

Radikal newspaper reporter Ismail Saymaz will be tried for his article "Love games in Ergenekon" and faces imprisonment of 11.5 years. The 1st hearing is scheduled for 2011. This is the 8th case filed against Saymaz who faces prison sentences of a total of 70 years.

13 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Seventh Trial against Journalist Saymaz

Seventh Trial against Journalist Saymaz

Radikal newspaper reporter Saymaz faces another 4.5 years' prison sentence in the seventh case opened against him. The latest trial is based on Saymaz's reporting about Ergenekon defendant Engin Aydın's statement at the prosecutor.

8 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Saymaz Faces 54 Years Imprisonment

Journalist Saymaz Faces 54 Years Imprisonment

Six trials were opened against Radikal newspaper journalist Saymaz due to his coverage of the interrogation of defendants Cihnaner, Chief Public Prosecutor of Erzincan, and Şahin form the Special Operations Unit. Both defendants are tried related to the Ergenekon investigation.

14 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Saymaz Faces 18 Years Imprisonment

Journalist Saymaz Faces 18 Years Imprisonment

Another trial has been launched against journalist Saymaz based on an article about the interrogation of Erzincan Public Chief Prosecutor Erhan Cihaner when he was in custody. Saymaz is facing a total of 18 years imprisonment.

27 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Saymaz on Trial for Articles about Ergenekon Defendant

Journalist Saymaz on Trial for Articles about Ergenekon Defendant

Radikal newspaper journalist Saymaz will stand trial on 29 April for his critical news items concerned with "Ergenekon" defendant Şahin. At the same time, Star newspaper writer Tayyar was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment.

26 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu