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Woman files criminal complaint regarding alleged rape threats in police station

Woman files criminal complaint regarding alleged rape threats in police station

Nergis Doğru claims a police officer told her, "You are very important to me, Nergis. How long will you fight? Until you are arrested? Or until you are dead? It's not worth it for this people. Give up on this."

19 January 2022

Specialist sergeant Musa O. not arrested again for 'sexual assault'

Specialist sergeant Musa O. not arrested again for 'sexual assault'

The officer is facing up to 17 years in prison for having sexually assaulted an 18-year-old woman and driving her to suicide.

26 February 2021

What is sexual violence? What is it not?

What is sexual violence? What is it not?

People are frequently subjected to sexual violence following physical violence. However, most of the time, they cannot declare it due to feelings of shame or guilt.

25 January 2021 Ebru Toprak

The author of children’s book with a rape scene arrested

The author of children’s book with a rape scene arrested

An investigation was previously launched against writer Musa Dinç by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office of Didim in Aydın province.

‘İpek is not dead and she won’t until that man is penalized’

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‘İpek is not dead and she won’t until that man is penalized’

After the specialist sergeant facing charges for “sexually assaulting” İpek E. was released, her mother spoke to the press: “I can give up on my life, but not on this case, I will see it with my own eyes when that man is put on trial and penalized."

Attorney: Court released military officer charged with rape because 'intercourse was consensual'

MINISTRY TO FILE COMPLAINT AGAINST MEDIA OUTLETS

Attorney: Court released military officer charged with rape because 'intercourse was consensual'

The suspect has been released despite a Forensic Medicine Institution report that stated İpek E. was subjected to sexual assault.

Charged with rape, military officer Musa O. released from prison after one-week arrest

Charged with rape, military officer Musa O. released from prison after one-week arrest

Musa O. was remanded in custody after outrage on social media following İ.E.'s death.

Last words of İpek E.: I want him to be given the heaviest sentence possible

FROM THE INDICTMENT OF MUSA O.

Last words of İpek E.: I want him to be given the heaviest sentence possible

Amid social media outrage, Specialist Sergeant Musa O. was arrested on charge of “sexual assault.” Filing a criminal complaint against him for rape, İpek E. committed suicide on July 16 and lost her life in the hospital after 34 days.

21 August 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Sexual assault by specialist sergeant: Interior Minister says he trusts the judiciary

Sexual assault by specialist sergeant: Interior Minister says he trusts the judiciary

İ.E. (18) attempted suicide and eventually died after she was raped by specialist sergeant Musa O., who was initially released from detention but later remanded in custody after public outrage.

Specialist sergeant remanded in custody for 'sexual assault' after outrage on social media

Specialist sergeant remanded in custody for 'sexual assault' after outrage on social media

Musa O. was released from detention despite a Forensic Medicine Institution report stating that İ.E. was raped.

Can a rapist have the 'right to be forgotten'?

COURT BLOCKS ACCESS TO REPORTS

Can a rapist have the 'right to be forgotten'?

A court has blocked access to news reports about wrestler Recep Çakır's rape of a 23-year-old woman.

19 August 2020 Hikmet Adal

Raped by a military officer, İ.E. loses her life

Raped by a military officer, İ.E. loses her life

The 18-year-old İ.E. had been under treatment following a suicide attempt after being sexually assaulted by a specialist sergeant in the southeastern Batman province.

Journalist probed over report on woman's rape by military officer

Journalist probed over report on woman's rape by military officer

An investigation has been opened against a local news outlet for "provoking people to hatred and hostility" over three reports on the incident.

Man who 'raped' Gamze A. released

Man who 'raped' Gamze A. released

The 20-year-old woman has said on social media that she was raped by a man after helping him.

Military officer charged with sexual assault released, İ.E. attempts suicide

Military officer charged with sexual assault released, İ.E. attempts suicide

The specialist sergeant said in his defense statement that he was "drunk," the woman is currently in the hospital.

Arrest of Man Who Raped Kitten to Continue

Arrest of Man Who Raped Kitten to Continue

Hundreds of people have demanded that they get involved in the court case of a man named B.Ç. who raped a kitten in İstanbul. The court board has accepted the demands. The attorneys think that the course of the case will also have an impact on the animal rights laws to be enacted.

20 July 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Defendants Sentenced to Lifetime Imprisonment in Murder of Ugandan Sisters

Defendants Sentenced to Lifetime Imprisonment in Murder of Ugandan Sisters

Two defendants have been sentenced to lifetime imprisonment in trial of Ugandan Nantaba being murdered and her twin sister Babiry being subjected to sexual and physical violence.

Man Who Raped Cat Arrested

Man Who Raped Cat Arrested

Raping a three-month old kitten in Istanbul, B.Ç (55) was arrested for “killing an adopted animal unjustly, causing it lose vital abilities and damaging".

Rape Case Lasting for 8 Years Adjourned Again

Rape Case Lasting for 8 Years Adjourned Again

No verdict has been rendered in the trial that has been lasting for 8 years. Lawyer Meşeli said, “Long-lasting trials and impunity deter women from filing complaint”.

13 October 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

She Murdered Rapist Threatening Her for 4 Years, Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

She Murdered Rapist Threatening Her for 4 Years, Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Yonca Özer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for having killed the man who was harassing and threatening herself and her family for four years and tried to rape in their last meeting. “If Yonca didn’t kill him, she would be killed”, her lawyer said.

26 September 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Supreme Court Reverses Life Sentence for Yıldırım Who Killed Her Rapist

Supreme Court Reverses Life Sentence for Yıldırım Who Killed Her Rapist

Supreme Court of Appeal 1st Penal Chamber has reversed the life prison sentence for Nevin Yıldırım who is standing trial for having killed the man who raped her.

21 September 2017 Elif Akgül

Women Protesting on Streets: ‘Who Protect the Rapists?’

Women Protesting on Streets: ‘Who Protect the Rapists?’

Women staged a demonstration on the streets of İstanbul, Ankara and Batman yesterday evening with the slogan “No bail for rape” and protested for the 14 year-old G. being sexually abused and forced to sex work in Batman province.

Protest Against Sexual Abuse Law Draft in Front of Parliament

Protest Against Sexual Abuse Law Draft in Front of Parliament

Hundreds of people, mostly women have gathered in front of the Parliament to protest the law draft proposing impunity for sexual abuse crimes under the condition that the perpetrator married the victim.

22 November 2016

Sexual Abuse Law Draft Withdrawn

Sexual Abuse Law Draft Withdrawn

Prime Minister Yıldırım has declared that the law draft proposing impunity in case perpetrator gets married with victim in sexual abuse crimes, will be re-discussed at the parliament.

22 November 2016

Wed to Rapist for Impunity in Sexual Abuse Cases to Return

Wed to Rapist for Impunity in Sexual Abuse Cases to Return

The AKP has submitted to parliament a law draft prescribing impunity for sexual harassers if they get married with their victims.

18 November 2016

Men Kill 18 Women in July

Men Kill 18 Women in July

11 of the murders have been committed despite a protection order. 11% of the women have been killed for seeking divorce and 16% murdered by their ex-husbands.

3 August 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Water Pot*, Rape, and a Question to Family Minister İslam

Water Pot*, Rape, and a Question to Family Minister İslam

The stories of all sex workers, all transgender people who were kidnapped and raped ended with loneliness in this country. They still do. Don’t be misled by the strength of the voices that were raised upon the violence I was subjected to.

20 July 2015 Orontes

LGBTI Activist Attacked at Home

LGBTI Activist Attacked at Home

Kemal Ördek, one of the founders of Red Umbrella Association was raped in his house. Police said “Enough with the people of Prophet Lot!” while perpetrators said “We are upright men, officer. Show sympathy.”

8 July 2015 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Nolle Prosequi in Police Station Rape Case

Nolle Prosequi in Police Station Rape Case

An Istanbul prosecutor decided not to follow charges in R.T. case where a woman was allegedly raped by 3 men including a retired police officer.

2 December 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Rape Suspect Soldiers Laid Off in Bingöl

Rape Suspect Soldiers Laid Off in Bingöl

Family and Social Policies Minister Fatma Şahin said 8 expert sergeants suspected of raping a teenager girl (16) have been laid off from their duties.

Trans Woman Rape Case: R.A. Receives 8 Years

Trans Woman Rape Case: R.A. Receives 8 Years

An Eskişehir district court found R.A. guilty of raping a trans woman, ordering him to serve 8 years and 4 months in prison.

15 February 2013

Male Violence July 2012- Full Report

Male Violence July 2012- Full Report

Men killed 20 women, three other men and two children in July, according to bianet’s tally. They also injured 24 women and raped 11 more. Women’s husbands turned out to be their worst nemesis, as they were most frequently the culprits in cases of murder and violence.

13 August 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu,Ece Zeren Aydınoğlu

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