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2 Admirals and 3 Colonels Arrested

SLEDGEHAMMER COUP PLAN INVESTIGATION

2 Admirals and 3 Colonels Arrested

Five active military officers, among them Rear Admirals Yürekli and Kayalar, were arrested on 20 August in the scope of the investigation into the Sledgehammer coup plan.

Top-Rank Military Officer Arrested

SLEDGEHAMMER COUP PLAN INVESTIGATION

Top-Rank Military Officer Arrested

General Bilgin Balanlı was taken to court with the request to arrest him in the scope of the "Sledgehammer Coup Plan" after he gave his statement to the prosecutor. Balanlı is the first top-rank military officer to be arrested in the context of the Sledgehammer investigation.

Defence Lawyers Leave Hearing under Protest

Defence Lawyers Leave Hearing under Protest

The defence lawyers of the "Sledgehammer Coup Plan" trial left the court room to protest the criminal complaint filed against lawyer Ersöz after the last hearing in March. Meanwhile, the Ankara Public Chief Prosecution decided for a lack of jurisdictions regarding the "Coup Diaries".

26 April 2011 Sledgehammer Trıal

Request to Release 163 Military Officers Dismissed Again

SLEDGEHAMMER TRIAL

Request to Release 163 Military Officers Dismissed Again

The General Staff Directorate criticized the continuation of the detention of 163 staff members of the Turkish Armed Forces. "We have difficulties to understand the continuation of the 163 active and retired staff members of the Turkish Armed Forces", it was announced.

Number of Detained Defendants Increased to 161

SLEDGEHAMMER TRIAL

Number of Detained Defendants Increased to 161

The "Sledgehammer Coup Plan" trial was continued on 14/15 March, one month after the Istanbul court decided to release arrest warrants about 163 people of whom 157 were arrested in the meantime. Ret. General Çetin presented his 85-page defence speech.

Appeals against Arrests Overruled

SLEDGEHAMMER TRIAL

Appeals against Arrests Overruled

The appeals against the arrest of 162 detained defendants of the "Sledgehammer" trials were rejected by majority vote because the defendants might conceal evidence otherwise. Court President Akçay opposed the decision, saying the arrests were "not just".

163 Arrest Warrants in "Sledgehammer" Trial

163 Arrest Warrants in "Sledgehammer" Trial

The Istanbul 10th High Criminal Court decided to arrest 163 retired and active top rank military officers in the scope of the "Sledgehammer Coup Plan". New evidence suggests that the Sledgehammer plan was not only a seminar but designed to be implemented.

13 February 2011

Sledgehammer Coup Plan Trial Starting from Scratch

Sledgehammer Coup Plan Trial Starting from Scratch

The prosecution of 196 defendants tried for their alleged involvement in the "Sledgehammer Coup Plan" started on 6 January with the third hearing of the trial. The defendants' second demand for the recusal of three judges was dismissed again.

7 January 2011 Burçin Belge

First Hearing of "Sledgehammer Coup Plan" Trial

First Hearing of "Sledgehammer Coup Plan" Trial

The number of defendants in the "Sledgehammer" Coup Plan Trial heard in Silivri is down by one to 195 since one person was notified incorrectly. None of the defendants are detained. The case was adjourned to 28 December upon the request of a recusal of the judge.

17 December 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

Beginning of "Sledgehammer" Coup Plan Trial

Beginning of "Sledgehammer" Coup Plan Trial

The first hearing of the "Sledgehammer" Coup Plan Trial is being heard today in Istanbul. 196 defendants, among them high-ranked military officers, are tried in the scope of case. They are facing imprisonment of 15-20 years each.

16 December 2010 Berivan Tapan

New Judges for "Sledgehammer" Coup Case and Dink Murder Trial

New Judges for "Sledgehammer" Coup Case and Dink Murder Trial

The president judges of the "Sledgehammer" Coup Plan trial and of the Hrant Dink murder trial were reassigned. The decision of the Supreme Court of Judges and Prosecutors came just 2 days before the first hearing of the "Sledgehammer" trial.

15 December 2010 Berivan Tapan

Balyos Investigation Halted?

Balyos Investigation Halted?

The Sledgehammer investigation was apparently "halted" after a meeting of Prime Minister Erdoğan and General Başbuğ, as reported by Taraf newspaper. The Hürriyet daily sees the reason in expected promotions of 11 generals and admirals part of the group of army officers subject to arrest warrants in the course of the investigation.

30 July 2010 Semra Pelek

Former High-Ranking Military Officer Doğan Arrested

SLEDGEHAMMER COUP PLAN

Former High-Ranking Military Officer Doğan Arrested

Former 1st Army Commander Çetin Doğan was arrested on the Bodrum airport upon an arrest warrant related to the "Sledgehammer" coup plan trial. Chief of General Staff Başbuğ convoked a meeting after the court decided to issue a total of 102 arrests warrants.

26 July 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

196 Defendants Sued under "Sledgehammer" Indictment

196 Defendants Sued under "Sledgehammer" Indictment

The Istanbul 10th High Criminal Court accepted the indictment of the case on the "Sledgehammer" Coup Plan. Colonel Çiçek and General Doğan, also defendants of the case regarding the "Action Plan against Reactionary Forces", are facing prison sentences.

21 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

12 more Releases in Sledgehammer Investigation

12 more Releases in Sledgehammer Investigation

The Istanbul court concerned with the "Sledgehammer" investigation into an alleged coup plan released 14 retired and active army officers on Friday and another 12 on Monday, among them a former member of the National Security Council. Three soldiers currently remain in detention.

23 June 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

Colonels Associaited with Major Trials Disposed

Colonels Associaited with Major Trials Disposed

The Gendarmerie General Command appointed new commanders to a total of 40 provinces including the posts of detained colonels Kayseri Provincial Gendarmerie Regiment Commander Temizöz and Eskişehir Provincial Gendarmerie Regiment Commander Gençoglu.

27 April 2010 Tolga Korkut

"Sledgehammer Coup Plan": Responsible Prosecutors Replaced

"Sledgehammer Coup Plan": Responsible Prosecutors Replaced

A total of 86 people were arrested in operations regarding the "Sledgehammer Coup Plan" carried out in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Çanakkale, 70 of them are active military officers. Chief Prosecutor Engin deposed investigation prosecutors Berk and Bayraktar from office.

7 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Another 20 Arrests in "Sledgehammer Coup Plan" Investigation

Another 20 Arrests in "Sledgehammer Coup Plan" Investigation

Police operations in the context of the "Sledgehammer coup plan" carried out in Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir and Çanakkale on 5 April resulted in the arrest of 20 people. Senior Rear Admiral Tuncay Çakan from the Istanbul Gülhane Military Medical Academy was among the people arrested.

6 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Sledgehammer Coup Plan: Release of 33 Defendants Rejected

Sledgehammer Coup Plan: Release of 33 Defendants Rejected

The court decreed for the release of Rear Admiral Erdağ and Colonel Türkşen. Another 33 active and retired military officers will be kept in detention.

16 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Requests to Release 33 "Sledgehammer" Detainees Declined

SLEDGEHAMMER COUP PLAN

Requests to Release 33 "Sledgehammer" Detainees Declined

Colonel Karadağ, detained defendant of the Ergenekon case, gave his statement in the "Sledgehammer" investigation. The Istanbul court declined the appeals of the 33 detained retired and active military officers for their release.

10 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu