content tagged with Ogün Samast

Hrant Dink murder: Aggravated life sentence requested for Yılmazer and Akyürek

Hrant Dink murder: Aggravated life sentence requested for Yılmazer and Akyürek

Prosecutor Süleyman Erturan gave his final opinion today in the case against 12 defendants, including 5 police officers, who were previously tried and convicted for the murder of Agos Editor-in-Chief Hrant Dink.

Gunman in Hrant Dink's murder speaks at the court: 'They told me the state was behind us'

Gunman in Hrant Dink's murder speaks at the court: 'They told me the state was behind us'

The perpetrator, Ogün Samast, who was heard in the Hrant Dink murder trial, said that there were people following him at the scene of the incident. "They were around me since I got out of the car in Şişli. I hesitated 7-8 times. I called Yasin. He said, 'Don't be afraid, they are with us, you continue. If you back off, you'll pay the price."

Hrant Dink’s assassin Ogün Samast seeks name change ‘to be forgotten’

Hrant Dink’s assassin Ogün Samast seeks name change ‘to be forgotten’

Samast was released from prison last month, after serving 16 years behind bars.

13 December 2023

Justice Ministry responds to criticism following release of Hrant Dink's assassin

Justice Ministry responds to criticism following release of Hrant Dink's assassin

Despite being eligible for parole since February 19, 2022, Samast was not granted parole, the ministyr has said.

16 November 2023

Prosecutor Demands Penalization of Seven Defendants, Whose Case Files were Separated

HRANT DİNK MURDER CASE

Prosecutor Demands Penalization of Seven Defendants, Whose Case Files were Separated

Announcing his opinion as to the accusations, the prosecutor has demanded penalization of seven defendants, whose case files were previously separated to prevent a possible violation of statute of limitations in Hrant Dink murder case.

Samast: I Won’t Testify If Am Not Sent to Open Prison

HRANT DİNK CASE

Samast: I Won’t Testify If Am Not Sent to Open Prison

In his petition he submitted to court, Hrant Dink’s murderer Ogün Samast has written that he doesn’t have life safety and won’t testify unless he is sent to an open prison.

18 November 2016 Elif Akgül

Joint Investigation Hope on Police in Hrant Dink Case

Joint Investigation Hope on Police in Hrant Dink Case

A recent ruling in Hrant Dink case paved the way for a joint investigation against the policemen in Istanbul and Trabzon who were accused of underestimating the murder threats against the Armenian journalist.

7 November 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

New Ruling in Dink Murder: Related State Officials Must Face Trial

New Ruling in Dink Murder: Related State Officials Must Face Trial

The responsibility of state officials in the Dink murder was not carried to court despite the ECHR verdict and the reform on Code on Criminal Procedure. Bakırköy 8th High Criminal Court made a ruling opening the way to this investigation.

6 June 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

The Relation in Between Samast’s “Organization” and Ergenekon

HRANT DINK MURDER

The Relation in Between Samast’s “Organization” and Ergenekon

The court board asked for the Ergenekon indictments at the “membership of an illegal operation” case of Ogun Samast who was convicted of the murder of Hrant Dink, editor in chief of Agos Newspaper.

Sentence for Ogün Samast Approved

HRANT DİNK TRIAL

Sentence for Ogün Samast Approved

The Court of Appeals approved the prison sentence of 22 years and 10 months handed down to Ogün Samast, murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. Samast was sentenced on charges of "premeditated murder" and "unlicensed possession of weapons".

Police Officers Posed with Murderer Samast after Offence

HRANT DİNK MURDER

Police Officers Posed with Murderer Samast after Offence

Police officer Yakup Kurtan who had his picture taken with Ogün Samast, murderer of Turkish-Armenian journalists Hrant Dink, holding the Turkish flag after the offence was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Malatya Police.

Request for Samast's Release Dismissed

Request for Samast's Release Dismissed

The Court of Appeals rejected the request of Ogün Samast to benefit from the regulation that the upper limit for the period of arrest for defendants of heavy crimes is five years. Samast, convicted murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink, will remain in prison.

24 January 2012

Ogün Samast Sentenced to 22 Years in Jail

HRANT DINK MURDER TRIAL

Ogün Samast Sentenced to 22 Years in Jail

Detained defendant Ogün Samast was sentenced to imprisonment of 22 years and ten months for the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink.

25 July 2011 Işıl Cinmen

Final Plea Expected for Coming Hearing

HRANT DINK MURDER

Final Plea Expected for Coming Hearing

The prosecutor is going to prepare his final plea in the case against murder suspect Ogün Samast for the coming hearing on 17 June. Samast stands accused of murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink; he described himself as a victim of circumstances.

26 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

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.

Prime Suspect Samast: 'The Headlines are Guilty, not Me'

HRANT DINK MURDER TRIAL

Prime Suspect Samast: 'The Headlines are Guilty, not Me'

In a letter written to court, triggerman suspect of the Dink murder, Ogün Samast, stated, "I am not guilty. Guilty are the headlines that showed Dink as a traitor". Dink family lawyer Belen commented, "Samast talked with the voice of the ones who instigated him to this murder".

First Hearing of Prime Suspect at Juvenile Court

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

First Hearing of Prime Suspect at Juvenile Court

The prosecution of Ogün Samast, one of the prime suspects in the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, started on 28 February at a juvenile court in Istanbul. Samast's request for a closed session was rejected. Nine of Dink's relatives were accepted as co-plaintiffs.

1 March 2011 Elif Gençkal

"Files of Triggerman Suspect and Main Trial Should be Re-merged"

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

"Files of Triggerman Suspect and Main Trial Should be Re-merged"

The National Intelligence Agency informed the court that Dink was warned in a "semi-official appointment" at the Istanbul Governorship. The joint lawyers of the Dink family will apply to re-merge the files of prime suspect Samast and of the main trial.

27 October 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Armenian Agos Newspaper's Website Hacked

Armenian Agos Newspaper's Website Hacked

A hacker forced access to the website of Armenian Agos newspaper and posted a photograph of Hrant Dink murderer suspect Ogün Samast on the main page. The hacker published threats and insults towards people who supported assassinated journalist Dink.

12 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Bawer Çakır

Journalists Claim: Government Knew about Hrant Dink Murder

Journalists Claim: Government Knew about Hrant Dink Murder

Lawyer Belen claimed that several sources give proof of murder suspect Samast meeting with three people prior to the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. Journalist Çalışlar argued: "If the government knew that Damast came to Istanbul, they knew about the murder as well".

22 January 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Police Cannot Humor The Murderer

Police Cannot Humor The Murderer

Istanbul Police Department announce that they are going to file a lawsuit against the newspaper Radikal for carrying a story about Ogün Samast’s pictures taken by them. The reporter says he would be honored to be sued for this.

6 August 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Ogün Samast Was With Two Other People When He Killed Hrant Dink

Ogün Samast Was With Two Other People When He Killed Hrant Dink

According to a telephone communication revealed by the Ergenekon investigation, there were two more individuals with Ogün Samast when he killed Hrant Dink and Yasin Hayal, the instigator of the murder, was a member of the Great Union Party at the time.

Police Officers Who Allowed Ogün Samast Pictures Reach Media Are On Trial

Dink’s lawyers demand that not only those police officers who passed the pictures to the media, but also those who had their pictures taken should be tried as well.

9 July 2008 Erol Önderoğlu