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Police officers to be tried in torture case against lawyer Murat Çelik

Police officers to be tried in torture case against lawyer Murat Çelik

Lawyer Murat Çelik’s two-year legal battle over being handcuffed behind his back and beaten during the Saturday Mothers/Human Rights action has borne fruit. Five police officers, including two supervisors, will face trial on October 9 for “exceeding the use of force” and “intentional injury.”

8 October 2025 Hikmet Adal

Torture in 'Disko' Case

Torture in 'Disko' Case

Five soldiers and one prison director are indicted in the Uğur Kantar death by torture trial. Contrary to the statement of the General Staff, the indictment claims that Kantar died as the result of torture.

21 October 2011 Ekin Karaca

Deputy Chief of Police Sued for "Torture"

Deputy Chief of Police Sued for "Torture"

The Beyoğlu Public Chief Prosecution opened a case against five police officers for alleged torture of 2 young people taken into custody on1 May 2009. In an important decision, the Bakırköy Court decided to include former Deputy Chief of Police Özsavaş in the case.

29 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Çeber Case: Life Sentences for 3 Prison Guards and Head of Prison

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Çeber Case: Life Sentences for 3 Prison Guards and Head of Prison

Three prison guards and the vice director of Metris Prison were convicted of "causing death by torture" in the case of Engin Çeber who died from torture in custody. They received life sentences. Three police officers and the prison doctor were punished as well.

2 June 2010 Tolga Korkut,Berivan Tapan

Torture Case of Killed Activist Çeber Postponed

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Torture Case of Killed Activist Çeber Postponed

The prosecutor excused his absense in yesterday's hearing of the trial regarding Engin Çeber who was killed by torture in custody. The case was postponed ot 12 April. The case launched against Çeber's friends who were also exposed to torture continues today.

23 February 2010 Tolga Korkut

Police Officers and Doctor on Trial for Torture

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Police Officers and Doctor on Trial for Torture

The Bakırköy Court in Istanbul accepted prosecution under torture allegations against police officers who severely beat university student Tuna in a park and on the street. The doctor who issued a report stating no evidence of torture is on trial as well for "forgery of documents".

7 December 2009 Tolga Korkut