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Berkin Elvan's parents appear before court for 'insulting president': 'I stand behind my words'

Berkin Elvan's parents appear before court for 'insulting president': 'I stand behind my words'

Berkin Elvan's mother, Gülsüm Elvan, said she wanted to attend the next hearing with her lawyer, Can Atalay, who has been behind bars for six months after he was convicted in the Gezi trial.

25 October 2022

Berkin Elvan's father hails Gezi convicts: 'We will continue the struggle'

GEZİ FAMILIES SPEAK OUT

Berkin Elvan's father hails Gezi convicts: 'We will continue the struggle'

Sami Elvan maintains his belief that the eight convicts of the Gezi case will regain their freedom as soon as possible.

6 May 2022 Melin Durmaz

‘We will speak for life against death, for peace against war’

‘We will speak for life against death, for peace against war’

Shot in his head with a tear gas canister fired by a police officer in İstanbul during Gezi, Berkin Elvan lost his life on March 11, 2014, 269 days after being shot. He is commemorated on the eighth anniversary of his death.

Journalists acquitted in case of 'Berkin Elvan' reports

Journalists acquitted in case of 'Berkin Elvan' reports

Three journalists stood trial for "marking a counterterrorism official as a target" because of reports about Berkin Elvan, a 14-year-old who was shot by a tear gas canister and lost his life.

Berkin Elvan's parents face up to nine years in prison for 'insulting the president'

Berkin Elvan's parents face up to nine years in prison for 'insulting the president'

Parents of the 14-year-old who lost his life during the 2013 protests had said the president was responsible for the killing of their son.

30 September 2021

Ruling in Berkin Elvan case: 16 years, 8 months in prison

Ruling in Berkin Elvan case: 16 years, 8 months in prison

In the trial over the death of Berkin Elvan, who was shot in the head with a tear gas canister during Gezi, the court has ruled that police officer F.D. shall be sentenced to 16 years, 8 months in prison for “killing with eventual intent.” F.D. has not been arrested.

Prosecutor demands prison sentence for journalists Coşkun, Uğur and Açar

Prosecutor demands prison sentence for journalists Coşkun, Uğur and Açar

Put on trial for allegedly revealing the identity of the police officer who shot Berkin Elvan with a tear gas canister during Gezi, journalists Canan Coşkun, Ali Açar and Can Uğur will have their next hearing on October 7.

8th anniversary of Gezi: We remember the deceased with a demand for justice

8th anniversary of Gezi: We remember the deceased with a demand for justice

In the lawsuits filed into the killing of eight people during the Gezi resistance of 2013, the defendants were given “judicial fines”, they were “acquitted” or given “good conduct times.” No lawsuit has been filed into the death of Ahmet Atakan.

31 May 2021 Ruken Tuncel

ECtHR rejects application about Berkin Elvan's death

ECtHR rejects application about Berkin Elvan's death

The ECtHR has rejected the application regarding the judicial process where a single police officer is held responsible for the death of Berkin Elvan during Gezi. The Constitutional Court also ruled that the result of the ongoing trial should be awaited.

17 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Berkin Elvan commemorated on the 7th anniversary of his death

Berkin Elvan commemorated on the 7th anniversary of his death

It has been 7 years since Berkin Elvan lost his life after being shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi resistance in 2013. Elvan has been commemorated by his loved ones at his grave in İstanbul.

Prosecutor demands penalization for ‘killing with gross negligence’

BERKİN ELVAN CASE

Prosecutor demands penalization for ‘killing with gross negligence’

As the recently appointed judge who called Gezi a “traitorous insurrection has still not taken office, a temporary court board presided over the hearing of Berkin Elvan case. The prosecutor demands up to 9 years in prison for the defendant.

29 January 2021

‘Judge calling Gezi “traitorous insurrection” should withdraw from Berkin Elvan case’

‘Judge calling Gezi “traitorous insurrection” should withdraw from Berkin Elvan case’

The family of Berkin Elvan, who was shot to death with a tear gas canister during Gezi, has appealed to court and requested that Judge Perk, who defines Gezi as a “traitorous insurrection and vandalism”, withdraw from the Berkin Elvan case.

26 January 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Court board, prosecutors replaced in Berkin Elvan case

Court board, prosecutors replaced in Berkin Elvan case

Elvan, 14, was shot in the head with a tear gas canister during the 2013 Gezi Park protests and lost his life following a 269-day coma.

9 December 2020

Court: Police officer who shot Berkin Elvan not 'aggrieved' by reporters

Court: Police officer who shot Berkin Elvan not 'aggrieved' by reporters

Three journalists are on trial for "turning a counterterrorism official into a target."

10 November 2020 Ayça Söylemez

With his name not mentioned, officer who shot Berkin is now plaintiff in another trial

With his name not mentioned, officer who shot Berkin is now plaintiff in another trial

Standing trial for shooting 14-year-old Berkin Elvan with a tear gas canister during Gezi, police officer F.D. has become a plaintiff in another trial where journalists face charges for disclosing the name of another officer as a responsible party in the killing.

14 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez

How was evidence hidden in Berkin Elvan case?

How was evidence hidden in Berkin Elvan case?

Attorney Çiğdem Akbulut has spoken about the attempts to spoil evidence in the investigation launched into the killing of 15-year-old Berkin Elvan, who was shot by a police officer with a tear gas canister during Gezi protests in 2013.

28 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Mother of Berkin Elvan: Enough is enough, we want to live fraternally

Mother of Berkin Elvan: Enough is enough, we want to live fraternally

Put on trial over the killing of 15-year-old Berkin Elvan with a tear gas canister during Gezi protests in 2013, defendant police officer F.D. has said, “I do not have anything to do with the wounding of anyone.”

23 September 2020

Journalists appear before court over reports on Berkin Elvan's death during Gezi protests

Journalists appear before court over reports on Berkin Elvan's death during Gezi protests

Three journalists are charged with "targeting a public official who took part in the fight against terrorism."

17 September 2020

Questions from ECtHR to Turkey regarding the killing of Berkin Elvan

Questions from ECtHR to Turkey regarding the killing of Berkin Elvan

Following a ruling of rejection by Constitutional Court, ECtHR now examines the application regarding the killing of Berkin Elvan as a “priority case.” It has asked questions to Turkey about the use of gas canisters and failure to investigate public officials.

‘With longing, son…’: 7th year since Berkin Elvan shot with a tear gas canister in Gezi

‘With longing, son…’: 7th year since Berkin Elvan shot with a tear gas canister in Gezi

Seven years ago today, 14-year-old Berkin Elvan was shot with a tear gas canister fired by police in Gezi. Being comatose for 269 days, he lost his life on March 11, 2014.

Berkin Elvan Commemorated on Sixth Anniversary of His Death

Berkin Elvan Commemorated on Sixth Anniversary of His Death

Berkin Elvan was shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi Resistance and lost his life at the age of 15.

Constitutional Court Rejects Application of Elvan Family: 'One Police Officer Already on Trial'

Constitutional Court Rejects Application of Elvan Family: 'One Police Officer Already on Trial'

The court, rejecting the application for the investigation of officers who are responsible for the killing, has stated that one police officer is already on trial and a case "can always be opened" against others.

18 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Berkin Elvan Would be 21 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Berkin Elvan Would be 21 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Yesterday was the 21st birthday of Berkin Elvan, who lost his life at the age of 15 after being shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi Park protests. The family and loved ones of Elvan flew sky lanterns, “wishing justice for Berkin and all massacred children."

Non-Pecuniary Damages for Police Attack at Funeral of Berkin Elvan

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING

Non-Pecuniary Damages for Police Attack at Funeral of Berkin Elvan

The Constitutional Court has announced its ruling on Fırat, who was wounded in the police attack at the funeral ceremony of Berkin Elvan: The prohibition of ill treatment has been violated and Fırat shall be paid 10,000 TRY in non-pecuniary damages.

10 December 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Lawsuit Against 3 Journalists Over News Report

Lawsuit Against 3 Journalists Over News Report

A lawsuit has been filed against journalists Canan Coşkun, Ali Açar and Can Uğur from Cumhuriyet and BirGün newspapers on the ground that they disclosed the identity of a suspect police officer in the investigation launched into death of Berkin Elvan.

5 December 2019 Ayça Söylemez

‘Report Says That Police Officer Fired with His Head Tilted to Right, It Means Aiming’

BERKİN ELVAN CASE

‘Report Says That Police Officer Fired with His Head Tilted to Right, It Means Aiming’

The lawyers of Elvan family have indicated that the expert report prepared by the Gendarmerie has documented that the defendant police officer fired the tear gas canister with his head tilted to the right, which means that he fired by taking aim.

13 November 2019

Investigation Against Musician Alpay, Who Commemorated Berkin Elvan in His Concert

Investigation Against Musician Alpay, Who Commemorated Berkin Elvan in His Concert

An investigation has been launched against musician Alpay on the allegation that “he praised members of terrorist organizations and degraded the state” by commemorating Berkin Elvan, Deniz Gezmiş, Yusuf Aslan and Hüseyin İnan in his concert.

Berkin Elvan Commemorated in 5th Year of His Death

Berkin Elvan Commemorated in 5th Year of His Death

Berkin Elvan, who was shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi Resistance and lost his life at the age of 15 on March 11, 2014, has been commemorated at his grave in the Feriköy Cemetery in İstanbul.

Court Rules for Examination at Scene of Incident 6 Years After Incident

BERKİN ELVAN CASE

Court Rules for Examination at Scene of Incident 6 Years After Incident

In the case of Berkin Elvan, who died after being shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi Park protests in 2013, the court has ruled that an examination shall be conducted at the scene of incident. Defendant police officer has not been arrested again.

27 February 2019

Expert Report Says Gas Canister 'Highly Likely' Fired by Defendant Police Officer

BERKİN ELVAN TRIAL

Expert Report Says Gas Canister 'Highly Likely' Fired by Defendant Police Officer

According to the expert witness report of the Berkin Elvan case, which continued today, the gas canister that caused the death of Elvan was "highly likely" fired by defendant officer Fatih Dalgalı.

23 January 2019

Court Rules Continuation of Detention Student Ustabaş

Court Rules Continuation of Detention Student Ustabaş

Pending trial in jail for attending funeral of Berkin Elvan, İstanbul University student Ustabaş hasn’t been released in the third hearing either.

6 September 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Trial Hearing for Elvan, Killed During Gezi Resistance, Held Without Suspect

Trial Hearing for Elvan, Killed During Gezi Resistance, Held Without Suspect

The third hearing in the case of Berkin Elvan, who lost his life after being shot on the head with a gas cartridge during the Gezi protests in 2013, was held today. The police officer who is the suspect of the trial was not brought to court, and his testimony could not be taken due to a failure of the Audio and Visual Information System.

16 November 2017

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