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‘For Years, We Listen Over and Over Again How Hrant Dink Was Murdered’

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‘For Years, We Listen Over and Over Again How Hrant Dink Was Murdered’

The 88th hearing of the case filed against the public officers accused of negligence in the murder of journalist Hrant Dink starts today. Meeting in front of the İstanbul Courthouse before the hearing, Hrant’s Friends have repeated their demand for justice.

12 March 2019 Hikmet Adal

Hrant’s Friends on Watch at 75th Hearing

Hrant’s Friends on Watch at 75th Hearing

Hrant’s Friends has issued a statement for the press ahead of 75th hearing of Dink Trial. “Witness will be heard for three days. Our justice watch will continue throughout the hearings. This trial won’t be over unless we say so”.

10 July 2018 Elif Akgül

5 Gendarmerie Released in Hrant Dink Trial

5 Gendarmerie Released in Hrant Dink Trial

The court has ordered Bekir Yokuş, Ecevit Emir, Emre Cingöz, Hacin Şerif Şimşek and Şeref Ateş to be released in Hrant Dink murder trial. The trial will resume on January 29-30 and February 1-2.

8 December 2017

Dinç: ‘I Was Dismissed Due to Parallel Structure, Would Have Prevented Murder If I was in Trabzon’

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Dinç: ‘I Was Dismissed Due to Parallel Structure, Would Have Prevented Murder If I was in Trabzon’

Director of Intelligence Department, Engin Dinç has been heard today in the second hearing of the sixth session in the trial of Hrant Dink’s murder before İstanbul 14th High Criminal Court.

10 October 2016 Elif Akgül

Judge of Dink Trial Arrested

Judge of Dink Trial Arrested

The judge Eryılmaz who ruled that there was “no organization” in Dink murder has been arrested. The member judge Başer has been arrested for over a year, and the judge Çağdır and Prosecutor Usta are wanted.

Former Head of Trabzon Security Department: Didn’t Know Dink to Be Assassinated

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Former Head of Trabzon Security Department: Didn’t Know Dink to Be Assassinated

Statements have been taken in Dink trial. Adjourning the hearing to June 21, the court has ordered to issue an arrest warrant for former Security General Directorate Intelligence Department Technical Unit Director Yazar on charge of “being a member of an armed terrorist organization”.

27 May 2016 Elif Akgül

Hrant’s Friends Ahead of Hearing: Watch for Justice Regardless Who is Responsible

Hrant’s Friends Ahead of Hearing: Watch for Justice Regardless Who is Responsible

Ahead of the hearing in the trial of public officials for murder of Hrant Dink, his friends have said; “Regardless who is behind it and how deep the issue is, we will continue our watch for justice until those who have joint responsibility over Hrant’s murder get the punishment they deserve”.

24 May 2016 Elif Akgül

Dink Case: Main Trial Combined with Lawsuit Against Officials

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Dink Case: Main Trial Combined with Lawsuit Against Officials

Supreme Court of Appeal has integrated the action brought against the public officials with the main lawsuit regarding the murder of Hrant Dink. The trial will be held before 14th İstanbul High Criminal Court.

27 January 2016

Seven Security Officers in Custody in Dink Enquiry

Seven Security Officers in Custody in Dink Enquiry

In the enquiry as to Hrant Dink assassination against public officers, seven out of nine police department officers have been taken into custody, the other two are being looked for.

Supreme Court Links Dink Murder Convicts With Crime Organization

Supreme Court Links Dink Murder Convicts With Crime Organization

Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals announced its verdict on Dink case, overthrowing Yasin Hayal's acquittal on "being terrorist organization leader" and finding him guilty of "founding and leading an organization for crime".

Sentence for Ogün Samast Approved

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Sentence for Ogün Samast Approved

The Court of Appeals approved the prison sentence of 22 years and 10 months handed down to Ogün Samast, murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. Samast was sentenced on charges of "premeditated murder" and "unlicensed possession of weapons".

"Forgotten" Defendant İğci Acquitted

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"Forgotten" Defendant İğci Acquitted

The court handling the Hrant Dink murder case forgot to give a decision about un-detained defendant Coşkun İğci. He was now acquitted.

14 February 2012

Judge and Prosecutor of Dink Trial Face Investigation

Judge and Prosecutor of Dink Trial Face Investigation

A probe has been launched about judge Eryılmaz and Prosecutor Usta of the Hrant Dink murder trial which resulted in a much disputed decision on 17 January. Investigating Judge Kakilli told bianet about the reasons for the investigation.

26 January 2012 Işıl Cinmen

Life Sentence for Hayal, Tuncel Acquitted

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Life Sentence for Hayal, Tuncel Acquitted

After five years, the trial about the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist was decided on 17 January. All defendants were acquitted of charges of membership of an illegal organization. Yasin Hayal was handed down a life sentence. Tuncel was acquitted in the context of the murder but sentenced for the McDonald's bombing.

18 January 2012

New Hrant Dink Case Possible

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New Hrant Dink Case Possible

Five years after the murder of Turkish Armenian journalist Dink, Judge Eryılmaz announced his intention to bring the trial to an end soon. Yet, considering new findings revealed by the plaintiff lawyers from the TİB records, a new case might be opened.

12 January 2012 Işıl Cinmen

Decision on 17 January?

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Decision on 17 January?

The 24th hearing of the Hrant Dink murder trial was held on 10 January. The court president announced to possibly give a decision at the coming hearing on 17 January, two days prior to the 5th anniversary of the journalist's assassination.

11 January 2012 Işıl Cinmen

First Hearing of Prime Suspect at Juvenile Court

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First Hearing of Prime Suspect at Juvenile Court

The prosecution of Ogün Samast, one of the prime suspects in the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, started on 28 February at a juvenile court in Istanbul. Samast's request for a closed session was rejected. Nine of Dink's relatives were accepted as co-plaintiffs.

1 March 2011 Elif Gençkal

Another Obstacle Prevents Progress in Hrant Dink Case

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Another Obstacle Prevents Progress in Hrant Dink Case

The Trabzon Chief Prosecution revoked the decision of the Rize High Criminal Court to launch an investigation about Trabzon Chief of Police Reşat Altay initiated to determine who was actually responsible for the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink.

26 January 2011

Lawyer Involved in Journalist Murder Case Found Dead

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Lawyer Involved in Journalist Murder Case Found Dead

Joint attorney of the family of killed Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, Hakan Karadağ, was found dead at his home. Lawyer Bakırcıoğlu said that Karadağ was found at 3.00 am on 4 June.

7 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu