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Anonymous Witness in Ergenekon Case Found Dead in Home

Anonymous Witness in Ergenekon Case Found Dead in Home

Assoc. Prof. Ümit Sayın was a defendant who had been under a witness protection program in the 11-year-long case.

31 January 2020

Second Verdict in Ergenekon Case: Organization Cannot be Detected

Second Verdict in Ergenekon Case: Organization Cannot be Detected

In the Ergenekon case, the court has ruled for the acquittal of all defendants charged with “establishing, leading, being members of, aiding, abetting armed organization”. Perpetrators of State Council, Cumhuriyet attacks have been given life sentence.

Supreme Court of Appeal Annuls Ergenekon Decision

Supreme Court of Appeal Annuls Ergenekon Decision

Supreme Court of Appeal annuls Ergenekon decision on substantive grounds due to “not being able to submit concrete evidence to prove the organization’s existence, and on procedural grounds due to unlawful wiretapping and searches as well as declarations of anonymous witnesses.

Former Ergenekon and Corruption Operations’ Prosecutors Go Abroad

Former Ergenekon and Corruption Operations’ Prosecutors Go Abroad

“Former prosecutors Zekeriya Öz and Celal Kara who were issued a warrant for the arrest went abroad,” said Governor of Artvin.

Journalist Ahmet Şık Facing More Charges in Wake of His Release

AHMET ŞIK ON TRIAL

Journalist Ahmet Şık Facing More Charges in Wake of His Release

An Istanbul court accepted the indictment against journalist Ahmet Şık in relation to a brief speech he delivered on March 12 immediately upon his exit from Silivri Prison where he had spent a year under arrest in connection with the OdaTV trial.

New Arrests in Ergenekon Investigation

New Arrests in Ergenekon Investigation

Gültekin and Önsel from the Labour Party, Özlü from the National Channel and Perinçek from Istanbul University were arrested in the scope of the Ergenekon investigation on 23 August. They were in police custody since 19 August.

Journalist Nedim Şener Applies to ECHR

Journalist Nedim Şener Applies to ECHR

Journalist Şener, arrested in the scope of the Ergenekon investigation since 6 March, applied to the European Court of Human Rights because of violations of the "prohibition of torture", the "right to personal freedom" and the "right to freedom of expression".

21 July 2011 Istanbul

Journalists Şık and Mavioğlu Acquitted

ERGENEKON GUIDEBOOKS

Journalists Şık and Mavioğlu Acquitted

Journalists Ahmet Şık and Ertuğrul Mavioğlu were acquitted of charges of "violation of confidentiality" based on their two volumes on the Ergenekon investigation. The case was in the focus of national and international trial observers.

16 May 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Dink Trial to be Merged with "Ergenekon"?

Dink Trial to be Merged with "Ergenekon"?

Prosecutor Usta, appointed by the Istanbul 14th High Criminal Court for the final plea in the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink, demanded an investigation into the connections between the Dink murder case suspects and the defendants of the Ergenekon trial.

Journalist Şık Absent at Court - Transportation Mishap at Prison

Journalist Şık Absent at Court - Transportation Mishap at Prison

"We touch even if we get burned" was the motto of demonstrators who protested the trial against journalists Ahmet Şık and Ertuğrul Mavioğlu. The hearing was postponed to 13 May because Şık was not brought to court by the authorities of the Silivri Prison.

15 April 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Zekeriya Öz Deposed as Special Authority Prosecutor

ERGENEKON

Zekeriya Öz Deposed as Special Authority Prosecutor

Prosecutor Zekeriya Öz, previously running the Ergenekon investigation, was now appointed as Deputy Chief Public Prosecutor of Istanbul. According to a decree of the HSYK, the positions of 128 judges and prosecutors were changed.

"Zivre Trial Should be Merged with Ergenekon"

"Zivre Trial Should be Merged with Ergenekon"

20 people were taken into police custody in the course of the recent operations related to the murder of three people at the Zirve Publishing Company in Malatya in 2007. Plaintiff lawyer Cengiz calls for a merger of the case with the Ergenekon trial.

21 March 2011 Nilay Vardar

Operation Related to Zirve Publishing Murders

ERGENEKON

Operation Related to Zirve Publishing Murders

Ergenekon Prosecutor Zekeriya Öz gave the directive for an operation in nine different provinces all over the country. The searches are related to the murder of three people at the Zirve Publishing Company in Malatya in 2007. 20 people have allegedly been taken into custody.

Member of National Intelligence Agency Arrested

ERGENEKON INVESTIGATION

Member of National Intelligence Agency Arrested

Kaşif Kozinoğlu, member of the National Intelligence Agency, was arrested on 11 March. His home had recently been searched together with the office of the Oda TV news portal in the scope of the Ergenekon probe. He is alleged of leaking classified information.

Journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener Arrested

Journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener Arrested

Journalists Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener were arrested by an Istanbul court on duty on Sunday because of their alleged affiliation to the Ergenekon terrorist organization. Journalists protested the arrests in front of the courthouse and blocked the road with a sit-down strike.

Turkish Journalists Association: "A Dark Year for Press Freedom"

Turkish Journalists Association: "A Dark Year for Press Freedom"

After eleven people, mostly journalists, were taken into custody under the Ergenekon investigation, the Turkish Journalists Association warned that "crimes of thought are on the rise again". The Contemporary Lawyers Association sees a fair trial endangered.

4 March 2011 Erol Önderoğlu,Nilay Vardar

Police Raid on Homes of Journalist Şık and Nine other People

Police Raid on Homes of Journalist Şık and Nine other People

The police is currently searching the homes of journalists Ahmet Şık, Nedim Şener, Yalçın Küçük, OdaTV.com site writers İlkin Bayaktar and Mümtaz İdil, author Müyesser Yıldız in Ankara, former MIT member Kaşif Kozinoğlu and Sait Kılıç.

Journalist Erdal's Case Adjourned

Journalist Erdal's Case Adjourned

The trial against court reporter Erdal from Zaman newspaper was postponed again. Erdal, editorial manager Beşer and Ankara correspondent Arslan are tried in a joint case because of articles on the release of detained "Ergenekon" and "Sledgehammer" defendants.

3 February 2011 Emir Çelik

"Coup Diaries" Investigation not Linked with "Ergenekon"

"Coup Diaries" Investigation not Linked with "Ergenekon"

The Istanbul Public Chief Prosecution decided for lack of jurisdiction regarding the so-called "Coup Diaries" investigation about former forces commanders Örnek, Yalman and Fırtına. The Coup Diaries were initally brought to the agenda by the Nokta magazine.

29 October 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

International Focus on Trial against journalists Şık and Mavioğlu

International Focus on Trial against journalists Şık and Mavioğlu

Ahmet Şık and Ertuğrul Mavioğlu, co-authors of two books about the Ergenekon investigation, were supported by human rights advocator Judith Chomsky and Çayan Demirel. Noam Chomsky missed the hearing on 8 October because his flight was delayed.

11 October 2010 Emir Çelik

General Staff Colonel Çiçek Protests Detention with Hunger Strike

General Staff Colonel Çiçek Protests Detention with Hunger Strike

An Istanbul court released the Intelligence Chief of the National Channel, Akkaya, pending trial in the case regarding the "Action Plan against Reactionary Forces". Defendant Colonel Dursun Çiçek protested his detention and the trial with a hunger strike.

2 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Ilıcak Facing Imprisonment - Again

Journalist Ilıcak Facing Imprisonment - Again

Journalist Nazlı Ilıcak is facing imprisonment for an article where she wrote about accusations that Ergenekon defendant Atilla Uğur organized the order to kill Rıdvan Özden".

12 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalists at Court after Eight Months in Detention

Journalists at Court after Eight Months in Detention

Yıldırım form the Aydınlık magazine and Akkaya from the National Channel were taken to court for the first time since their detention 8 months ago. They are tried for reporting about telephone calls made by the Prime Minister with former President of Northern Cyprus Talat.

1 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Akşam Newspaper Sued for Ergenekon Reporting

Akşam Newspaper Sued for Ergenekon Reporting

Former editor Pelek and editorial manager Dolu are each facing prison sentences of up to 8 years on the grounds of a news article in the context of the Ergenekon investigation. Journalist association president Abakay criticizes that this kind of trial is not legal.

25 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Chief Prosecutor Cihaner Released

Chief Prosecutor Cihaner Released

The 11th Chamber of the Court of Appeals decided to merge the cases against Erzincan Public Chief Prosecutor Cihaner at the Erzurum 2nd High Criminal Court and at the Court of Appeals respectively. The prosecutor of the Court of Appeals demanded the release of all detained defendants of both cases. The court accepted the request.

18 June 2010 Burçin Belge

Indictment on "Action Plan" Accepted

Indictment on "Action Plan" Accepted

An Istanbul High Criminal Court has accepted the indictment on the "Action Plan against Reactionary Forces". The first hearing is on 28 June.

30 April 2010 Tolga Korkut

"Ergenekon": 10 New Arrestes, Raid on Lawyer's Office

"Ergenekon": 10 New Arrestes, Raid on Lawyer's Office

The Istanbul police took another ten people into custody in the scope of the "Ergenekon" investigation. The office of Ergenekon case lawyer Yusuf Erikel was searched.

23 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Prosecutor versus Prosecutor - Bar Associations Object

JUDICIAL CRISIS

Prosecutor versus Prosecutor - Bar Associations Object

Istanbul prosecutors will follow up the file of Erzincan Chief Prosecutor Cihaner. HSYK appointed successors for the Erzurum prosecutors responsible for the search and arrest of Cihaner. Lawyer Serbest applied to the ECHR upon the HSYK decision. 25 bar associations objected Cihaner's arrest.

22 February 2010

Chief Prosecutor Arrested, Supreme Court Investigates

Chief Prosecutor Arrested, Supreme Court Investigates

Chief Prosecutor Cihaner from Erzincan was arrested in the scope of the Ergenekon investigation. The Supreme Court launched an investigation. HSYK revoked special authorities of the prosecutors who interrogated and arrested Cihaner.

18 February 2010 Tolga Korkut,Erhan Üstündağ

Ergenekon: Generals Face Prosecutor; Erzincan Prosecutor Arrested

ERGENEKON INVESTIGATION

Ergenekon: Generals Face Prosecutor; Erzincan Prosecutor Arrested

General Attorney Cihaner was arrested in the scope of the Ergenekon case. General Berk was allowed more time to give his statement as a "suspect". Rear Admiral İlğar had his statement taken in Izmir.

17 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Tensed Discussion between Defendant Özkan and President Judge Şengün

ERGENEKON CASE

Tensed Discussion between Defendant Özkan and President Judge Şengün

The hearing of the Ergenekon case was interrupted because of an ongoing discussion between judge Köksal Şengün and the detained defendant Tuncay Özkan. Defendant Küçük was not allowed to wear his cap in the court room. Because of hearing problems the identity of defendant İbrahim Şahin could not be confirmed.

8 September 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

"Crimes against Humanity Have No Statute of Limitations"

Disappearances in detention

"Crimes against Humanity Have No Statute of Limitations"

The Saturday Mothers/People and the Peace Mothers collaborated in a call for peace and the merging of the JİTEM case with the Ergenekon trial.

17 August 2009 Bawer Çakır

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