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Prosecutor calls for acquittal of police officers in trial over the death of Metin Lokumcu

Prosecutor calls for acquittal of police officers in trial over the death of Metin Lokumcu

In today's hearing of the trial on the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu, the prosecutor gave his final opinion and asked for the acquittal of the police officers on trial. “We hope the court will not make a decision in this direction,” said lawyer Meriç Eyüboğlu.

11 June 2024 Evrim Kepenek

Request for expert witness once again denied in Metin Lokumcu case

Request for expert witness once again denied in Metin Lokumcu case

Witnesses from different cities participated in the hearing via the Audio and Video Information System.

27 October 2023

Metin Lokumcu case | 'Sub-governor gave the order'

BIANET IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case | 'Sub-governor gave the order'

In the trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police during a protest demonstration, the defendants and the family of Metin Lokumcu spoke at today’s hearing.

8 April 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu case | 2 police officers on trial to be brought to court by force

BIANET IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case | 2 police officers on trial to be brought to court by force

The trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police during a protest demonstration continued with its third hearing at the Trabzon 2nd High Criminal Court today, February 18, 2022.

18 February 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu case | ‘Those who gave the order must be put on trial’

EVRİM KEPENEK IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case | ‘Those who gave the order must be put on trial’

The trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police continued at the Trabzon 2nd High Criminal Court. Rights organizations and politicians addressed the public after the hearing.

21 December 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Police officer says ‘enough gas was used’ on the day Metin Lokumcu died

EVRİM KEPENEK IN TRABZON

Police officer says ‘enough gas was used’ on the day Metin Lokumcu died

The trial over the killing of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu with pepper gas continued at the Trabzon 2nd High Criminal Court. The court has accepted the lawyers' request for hearing the defendants in courtroom and adjourned the trial until January 6-7.

20 December 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Appeals dismissed, Metin Lokumcu case to be held by heavy penal court

Appeals dismissed, Metin Lokumcu case to be held by heavy penal court

After the Trabzon 2nd Penal Court of First Instance gave a decision of lack of jurisdiction, the police officers on trial in the Metin Lokumcu case lodged an appeal. With their appeal rejected, the trial will now continue at the Trabzon 2nd Heavy Penal Court.

22 September 2021

Metin Lokumcu case: What will happen now?

Metin Lokumcu case: What will happen now?

Retired teacher Metin Lokumcu’s son Ulaş Lokumcu and lawyer Meriç Eyüboğlu have spoken to bianet about the trial over the death of Metin Lokumcu, who lost his life after being affected by the pepper gas used during a police intervention into a protest.

30 July 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu case: Decision of lack of jurisdiction

BİANET IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case: Decision of lack of jurisdiction

Witnesses were heard at the second hearing of the trial over the killing of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu. Speaking about the day of the incident, witness Ustabaş said, “Those who went to the hospital to learn about his condition were attacked with bullets.”

29 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek