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Lawsuit against Demirtaş over 'chemical attack' tweet

Lawsuit against Demirtaş over 'chemical attack' tweet

The imprisoned politician is charged with "propagandizing for a terrorist organization" and "insulting the institutions and organs of the state."

10 November 2022

Lawsuit against journalist Uğur Dündar over Sedat Peker tweets

Lawsuit against journalist Uğur Dündar over Sedat Peker tweets

In the indictment, prepared upon the complaint of Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu, Uğur Dündar has been charged with "praising a crime and a criminal" and facing up to 2 years in prison.

Erdoğan sues main opposition leader for 1 million lira

Erdoğan sues main opposition leader for 1 million lira

CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu had claimed that the Erdoğan family is transferring money to the US and planning to escape. President Erdoğan has sued Kılıçdaroğlu for 1 million lira.

Erdoğan to sue CHP leader over 'escape plan' claims

Erdoğan to sue CHP leader over 'escape plan' claims

The president's attorney has said Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's claims were "baseless" and "unreasonable."

Actress Ezgi Mola fined for 'insulting' ex-soldier who sexually assaulted a woman

Actress Ezgi Mola fined for 'insulting' ex-soldier who sexually assaulted a woman

Musa O. was found guilty of "qualified sexual assault." Mola will pay a fine of 6,960 lira for insulting him.

İstanbul mayor faces four years in prison for insulting Supreme Electoral Council members

İstanbul mayor faces four years in prison for insulting Supreme Electoral Council members

Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is accused of calling the YSK members "fools." He says his words did not target them.

Military contractor close to government sues Evrensel newspaper

Military contractor close to government sues Evrensel newspaper

The lawsuit was filed because of an article titled "SADAT, the shady organization of the government."

3 executives of Religious Scholars Solidarity Association on trial for ‘abusing trust’

3 executives of Religious Scholars Solidarity Association on trial for ‘abusing trust’

A lawsuit has been filed against DİAYDER’s arrested Chair Baran, bookkeeper Oğur and former chair Şimşek. The association is also facing a closure case and was cited as the reason for the ‘special inquiry’ against İstanbul Municipality employees.

Minister of transport sues İstanbul mayor for 'attack on personal rights'

Minister of transport sues İstanbul mayor for 'attack on personal rights'

Minister Karaismailoğlu claims İmamoğlu, a member of the main opposition party, slandered him.

Anemic citizen sues governor’s office, municipality over air pollution

STRUGGLE FOR CLEAN AIR

Anemic citizen sues governor’s office, municipality over air pollution

Waging a struggle against the local administrators for the right to clean air for 15 years, Koç from Batman filed a lawsuit and requested 1 lira in damages. If he wins the lawsuit, it will set an important precedent in the climate struggle.

Justice delayed again: Late journalist Aydın Engin wins the ‘press card’ lawsuit

Justice delayed again: Late journalist Aydın Engin wins the ‘press card’ lawsuit

A journalist for 53 years, Aydın Engin sued the Presidency’s Communications Directorate in 2020 as it did not renew his permanent press card that he had been holding since 2001. Having lost his life on March 24, Engin has won the legal struggle.

29 March 2022 Hikmet Adal

Lawsuit against Emine Şenyaşar for ‘insulting’ ruling AKP MP Yıldız

Lawsuit against Emine Şenyaşar for ‘insulting’ ruling AKP MP Yıldız

Seeking justice for her killed and arrested family members in Urfa, Emine Şenyaşar has been put on trial for “insulting” ruling AKP MP İbrahim Halil Yıldız in her speeches.

Erdoğan loses lawsuit against CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu for 'violation of personal rights'

Erdoğan loses lawsuit against CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu for 'violation of personal rights'

The president had sued the main opposition leader for his remarks against him during a speech at the parliament accusing the president of corruption.

Union of Turkish Bar Associations takes legal action against increases in electricity prices

Union of Turkish Bar Associations takes legal action against increases in electricity prices

Underlining that electricity shall be offered to citizens in line with the public good, the TTB has filed a lawsuit demanding the annulment of the related Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) decisions.

11 February 2022

‘Insulting the President’: Lawyer Efkan Bolaç on trial again, this time over Instagram posts

‘Insulting the President’: Lawyer Efkan Bolaç on trial again, this time over Instagram posts

A lawsuit has been filed against lawyer Efkan Bolaç for “insulting the President” with two Carlos Latuff cartoons that he shared on Instagram. However, the cartoons were posted in 2014, when Erdoğan had not yet been elected the President.

25 January 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Locals sue the ministry: ‘Cancel the mining licenses granted for Mount Kartal’

Locals sue the ministry: ‘Cancel the mining licenses granted for Mount Kartal’

The areas licensed for mining in İzmir’s Tire are feared to cause the destruction of carbon sinks in the area, one of the most important tools in the fight against the climate crisis, thereby aggravating the climate crisis.

22 December 2021 Sakine Orman

Lawsuit against four trans women standing on the street

Lawsuit against four trans women standing on the street

In the indictment brought against four trans women, it is cited as “criminal evidence” that their legs and breasts were visible; even their facial gestures are considered to constitute a “crime”. The women will have their first hearing on March 8 Women’s Day.

14 December 2021

3 people put on trial for dancing on the gate of an Armenian church in İstanbul

3 people put on trial for dancing on the gate of an Armenian church in İstanbul

Briefly detained for dancing on the gate of the Surp Takavor Armenian Church in İstanbul’s Kadıköy in July 2021, three people now face up to 1 year in prison each for “publicly degrading the religious values of a segment of society.”

6 December 2021

3 waste workers face up to 17 years in prison over their protests

RAIDS ON DEPOTS

3 waste workers face up to 17 years in prison over their protests

The İstanbul Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed a lawsuit against the three people who were briefly arrested as part of the operations against the waste paper workers in Ümraniye district.

6 December 2021

9 lawyers who protested trustees put on trial upon police officers’ complaint

9 lawyers who protested trustees put on trial upon police officers’ complaint

Upon police officers’ criminal complaint, a lawsuit has been filed against nine lawyers who made a press statement in İstanbul in protest against the dismissal of the HDP's elected metropolitan co-mayors of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin in 2019.

2 November 2021

'No case would be filed had he called Bahçeli "demented" instead of dotard'

'No case would be filed had he called Bahçeli "demented" instead of dotard'

A social media user was fined for calling the MHP leader a "dotard." A hearing was held today after the defendant appealed the decision.

15 October 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Six journalists in Turkey sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison in September

Six journalists in Turkey sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison in September

The Turkish Journalists' Association has released the "Price of the News" September report.

Criminal case against social media user for calling Erdoğan aide a 'swine'

Criminal case against social media user for calling Erdoğan aide a 'swine'

The social media user who said he was joking now faces a prison sentence or a judicial fine.

1 October 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Ankara Bar Association put on trial for criticizing President of Religious Affairs

Ankara Bar Association put on trial for criticizing President of Religious Affairs

The Chair and Executive Board Members of the Ankara Bar Association are facing up to 2 years in prison over their press statement on President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş, who targeted LGBTI+s and HIV positive people.

28 September 2021

Emine Şenyaşar put on trial for ‘insult’ over her remarks on justice watch

Emine Şenyaşar put on trial for ‘insult’ over her remarks on justice watch

Keeping a justice watch in front of the Urfa courthouse with her son, Emine Şenyaşar is now facing a court case on the grounds that she allegedly insulted ruling AKP MP İbrahim Halil Yıldız in her speech on the 86th day of their justice watch.

10 September 2021

Eight people from LGBTIQ+ Assemblies prosecuted over Pride March

Eight people from LGBTIQ+ Assemblies prosecuted over Pride March

LGBTIQ+ Assemblies have called on everyone to follow the first hearing of the court case filed against eight people for “violating the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations” during the İstanbul Pride March.

8 September 2021

Boğaziçi University | Prevented from teaching classes, Erçin files two lawsuits

Boğaziçi University | Prevented from teaching classes, Erçin files two lawsuits

Prevented from teaching classes at Boğaziçi University by the appointed acting rector Naci İnci, academic and lawyer Feyzi Erçin has filed two lawsuits, underlining that the administration did not use its discretionary power properly.

Lawsuit over HDP’s anti-nuclear press statement

Lawsuit over HDP’s anti-nuclear press statement

17 people from the HDP have been put on trial for attending the press statement against the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Mersin. They are charged with “violating the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations.”

Boğaziçi University | Academics file a lawsuit over multiple votes

Boğaziçi University | Academics file a lawsuit over multiple votes

The academics of Boğaziçi University have filed a lawsuit and demanded the stay of execution of the decisions taken by the appointed university administration by casting multiple votes at the Senate meeting.

Minister Soylu sues daily Cumhuriyet, demands 1 million lira in damages

Minister Soylu sues daily Cumhuriyet, demands 1 million lira in damages

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has filed a lawsuit against Cumhuriyet newspaper and demanded 1 million lira in non-pecuniary damages.

New lawsuit against journalist Deniz Yücel for ‘insulting Erdoğan’

New lawsuit against journalist Deniz Yücel for ‘insulting Erdoğan’

The court case filed against Die Welt reporter Deniz Yücel for “insulting the President” has been merged with the file of the case where he is standing trial on charge of “publicly degrading the state.”

Communications director demands 15,000 lira from social media user who called him a 'swine'

Communications director demands 15,000 lira from social media user who called him a 'swine'

With all his "good intentions," Fahrettin Altun does not seek further compensation and will be satisfied if his attorney's fee is covered, according to his petition.

3 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez

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