content tagged with trial

Journalist Nazlan Ertan acquitted in 'retweet case'

Journalist Nazlan Ertan acquitted in 'retweet case'

At the first hearing, the veteran journalist was acquitted of retweeting a tweet on Deniz Poyraz's murder case.

25 January 2023

İHD Co-Chair Türkdoğan appears before the judge: ‘They want to intimidate’

İHD Co-Chair Türkdoğan appears before the judge: ‘They want to intimidate’

Lawyer and Human Rights Association Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan had his first hearing in the trial where he faces charges over his rights advocacy activities. The court has ruled that his international travel ban shall remain in effect.

22 February 2022

Justice Ministry’s ‘e-hearing’ system now available in all provinces

Justice Ministry’s ‘e-hearing’ system now available in all provinces

The “e-hearing” system, which allows lawyers to attend the trials at civil courts via video conference, has entered into force all across Turkey as of November 9, 2021.

9 November 2021

Writer-publisher Azad Zal faces 15 years in prison

Writer-publisher Azad Zal faces 15 years in prison

The prosecutor’s office has demanded that writer and publisher Azad Zal be sentenced to 15 years in prison in the trial where he is charged with “organization membership” in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority southeastern province of Diyarbakır.

3 November 2021

‘We are legally right, I expect Osman Kavala’s release,’ says his lawyer

‘We are legally right, I expect Osman Kavala’s release,’ says his lawyer

Referring to the 10 ambassadors who called for jailed businessperson Kavala’s release in a joint statement, his lawyer Tolga Aytöre says, “The 10 ambassadors have attended almost all hearings so far; they are witnesses to the unlawful acts”.

1 November 2021

Prosecutor 'forgets' appeal deadline but the court doesn't care

Prosecutor 'forgets' appeal deadline but the court doesn't care

In a case concerning lawyer Efkan Bolaç, the prosecutor lodged an appeal 20 days after the court verdict but the appeal period was seven days.

25 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Prof. Korur-Fincancı fined for insulting Erdoğan in 2013 tweet

Prof. Korur-Fincancı fined for insulting Erdoğan in 2013 tweet

Korur-Fincancı was put on trial because of a tweet criticizing then-PM Erdoğan during the Gezi Park protests.

16 February 2021

Social Media User Acquitted of Insulting Anadolu Agency Executives

Social Media User Acquitted of Insulting Anadolu Agency Executives

Having stood trial over a tweet criticizing the state-run agency over its reporting of the presidential elections in June 2018, O.P. has been acquitted in the first hearing.

6 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Erdoğan’s Attorney: We’ll Object Against Verdict of Non-Prosecution on Böhmermann

Erdoğan’s Attorney: We’ll Object Against Verdict of Non-Prosecution on Böhmermann

With reference to journalists in Turkey, Böhmermann stressed freedom of expression in his statement he made following the verdict of non-prosecution ruled in the lawsuit filed on the grounds of defaming President Erdoğan.

Report: Suspect Liable for Misconduct in Balıkçı Case

SEVAG BALIKÇI TRIAL

Report: Suspect Liable for Misconduct in Balıkçı Case

The expert report on the death of Turkish-Armenian soldier Sevag Balıkçı found suspect Kıvanç Ağaoğlu responsible for engaging in wrongful conduct. The court also accepted the plaintiffs’ demands to send evidence materials to the Forensics Institute.

13 September 2012 Ekin Karaca

Complainant: Police. Expert: Police.

FERHAT GERÇEK TRIAL

Complainant: Police. Expert: Police.

The court handling the case of Ferhat Gerçek who was shot by police officers appointed the police as an "expert" on the matter. Gerçek's lawyer claimed the "expert report" to be incorrect and prepares a criminal complaint about the police officer who wrote the report.

9 February 2012 Ayça Söylemez

"Efforts to Silence the Press"

YÜRÜYÜŞ MAGAZINE TRIAL

"Efforts to Silence the Press"

Three people were released pending trial at the initial hearing of the Yürüyüş magazine and Ozan Publishing employees. 11 detained defendants were at court for the first time after 13 months of pre-trial detention.

23 January 2012 Serhat Korkmaz

Hopa Demonstrations: Stones Considered as Weapons

Hopa Demonstrations: Stones Considered as Weapons

The second indictment was prepared about citizens of Hopa who attended anti-government demonstrations on 32 May. Stones thrown during the protest are considered as "weapons". The demonstrators face up to 12 years in jail.

19 January 2012

Students Stay in Prison due to Alleged "Organizational Membership"

Students Stay in Prison due to Alleged "Organizational Membership"

The six students tried in the scope of an event on International Women's Day remain in prison. Hatice Harman is involved in the case because she carried the picture of her deceased daughter during the event. Relatives of the defendants encountered tear gas inside the court house.

18 January 2012 Ayça Söylemez

Trial Sparks Hope for Child Brides

Trial Sparks Hope for Child Brides

A girl under age who resisted to be forced into marriage filed a complaint against her family on the grounds of sexual abuse. Lawyer and expert on children rights Asma evaluated the case for bianet.

11 January 2012 Yüce Yöney

"Revolting" Students Rely on Legal Rights

"Revolting" Students Rely on Legal Rights

117 students of the Middle East Technical University stand trial in the context of a protest action against the government and YÖK. The students put forward that they used their legal right to attend the related press release. The trial will be continued on 16 March.

15 December 2011 Serhat Korkmaz

One Artist, Seven Investigations, Two Trials

One Artist, Seven Investigations, Two Trials

Seven investigation and two trials were opened against Kurdish singer Ferhat Tunç by reason of speeches made during the run-up to the general election in June. Tunç claims his speeches were peaceful messages and did not intend to encourage the people to rebellion.

15 December 2011 Nilay Vardar

In the Dock together with Einstein and Dostoevsky

In the Dock together with Einstein and Dostoevsky

The trial regarding the "I've had enough" 2010 agenda of Metis was continued on 30 November. The case was opened on 26 November 2010 because the calendar allegedly denigrated religious values.

13 December 2011 Emel Gülcan

Mother Sued for Holding up Picture of Deceased Daughter

Mother Sued for Holding up Picture of Deceased Daughter

Hatice Harman is on trial because she held up a photograph of her daughter who died as the result of a hunger strike. "She is my daughter. If I don't carry her picture in my hand, I will carry it in my heart", Harman said.

22 November 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Lack of Jurisdiction?

UĞUR KANTAR TRIAL

Lack of Jurisdiction?

The trial regarding the death of soldier Uğur Kantar who allegedly died as the result of torture started on 18 November. The court is going to evaluate the motion for lack of jurisdiction. The decision will be announce at the next hearing on 16 December.

21 November 2011 Ekin Karaca

Şener Acquitted in 2 Cases - Şık in Court as Plaintiff

Şener Acquitted in 2 Cases - Şık in Court as Plaintiff

Journalist Nedim Şener was now acquitted in two trials of charges of insult and violation of confidentiality based on a news item published in 2010. Ahmet Şık, detained together with Şener since March, appeared at court as a complainant in a different trial.

2 November 2011

"Laid-off Persons Cannot Seek their Right"

CONTEMPORARY LAWYERS ASSOCIATION:

"Laid-off Persons Cannot Seek their Right"

Laid-off worker Kaya was not able to open a trial against her dismissal because she could not pay the advance fee according to the new law. The ÇHD Lawyers Association applied to the State Council for annulling the law since "it abolished the right to access to the judiciary".

18 October 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Academic Accused of "Membership of Güler Zere Organization"

Academic Accused of "Membership of Güler Zere Organization"

Academic Çakmak stands trial on charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" because he demanded the release of meanwhile deceased political prisoner Güler Zere. The indictment does not specify which organization the charges are based on.

14 October 2011 Ayça Söylemez

"Sancı and Sertabiboğlu Should be Acquitted"

INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION

"Sancı and Sertabiboğlu Should be Acquitted"

The International Publishers Association demanded the acquittal of publisher Sancı and interpreter Sertabiboğlu who are being tried on the grounds of the Turkish translation of Burroughs' book "The Soft Machine".

11 October 2011

Prison Threat for Translation of International Bestseller

Prison Threat for Translation of International Bestseller

Interpreter Uncu and publishing company owner Çıplak are each facing up to three years in jail on charges of "conveying the publication of obscene publications" on the grounds of the book "Ölüm Pornosu" by Chuck Palahniuk in orginal.

10-Year-Prison Threat for "Revolting" Students

10-Year-Prison Threat for "Revolting" Students

Students from the Middle East Technical University in Ankara are facing up to 10.5 years behind bars. They are tried on the grounds of their protest action in January labelled "We are revolting".

15 September 2011

Propaganda Trial for Hopa Protestors

AFTERMATH OF ANTI-GOVERNMENT DEMONSTRATION

Propaganda Trial for Hopa Protestors

Seven people who attended the funeral of protestor Lokumcu who was killed during anti-government unrests in Hopa in May are now tried on charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" because of chanting marches and raising their left fists.

26 August 2011 Ayça Söylemez

23-Year Prison Threat for Kurdish Politician

23-Year Prison Threat for Kurdish Politician

Peace and Democracy Party member Altan Tan is facing 23.5 years in prison on the grounds of attending a couple of meetings before the general elections held last June. He is charged with "propaganda" and "committing a crime on behalf of an organization".

On Trial for Complying with Medical Ethics

On Trial for Complying with Medical Ethics

Physician Mulamahmutoğlu from the Midyat State Hospital is on trial after he refused to examine a convict in the presence of a gendarmerie officer because of patient privacy. The doctor allegedly violated the "Tripartite Protocol".

28 July 2011 Mehmet Halis Iş

Prime Suspect of Woman Murder Absent at Court

NECLA YILDIZ TRIAL

Prime Suspect of Woman Murder Absent at Court

Necla Yıldız was stabbed to death in the middle of the street. Prime suspect Gazi Baltacı was not taken to the first hearing because a report about the "mental situation" of the defendant was still lacking.

20 July 2011 Göksun Yazıcı

On Trial for Supporting Students on Trial

On Trial for Supporting Students on Trial

Seven university students are sued over charges of "praising crime and a criminal" because they supported two other students who were arrested after they had demanded free education.

Batman: 20 People in Police Custody

Batman: 20 People in Police Custody

20 people in Batman, mostly affiliated to the pro-Kurdish BDP, were taken into police custody in the course of simultaneous raids on their homes. The reason has not been declared yet. Meanwhile, a signboard in Turkish and Kurdish became the subject of a court case.

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