content tagged with Malatya murder trial

Court Will Hear New Witnesses in Zirve Massacre Case

At the 15th hearing of the case, the court ordered 10 others to testify on the murder of three Protestants for alleged "missionary activities." Lawyers insist deep state involvement has been revealed.

22 February 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Malatya Massacre Trial Questions The Ergenekon Connection

The 3rd High Criminal Court of Malatya is questioning the possibility of connection between the Ergenekon case and the Malatya massacre of the three Protestants. The court will also question the possibility of police neglect.

21 November 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Malatya Massacre Court To Hear Three New Witnesses

The court for the Malatya trial is getting ready to hear Varol Bülent Aral, Ebubekr Öktem and Yıldız Özdemir as witnesses.

9 October 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

The Malatya Massacre Trial Introduces New Charges

Malatya court held the seventh hearing of the trial of the murdered Protestants. The court tried to fix the inconsistencies in the statements of the defendants and introduced additional new charges. It also allowed the children of the victims to watch the trial.

None Takes Responsibility For Murders Of Three Protestants In Malatya Massacre Trial

None Takes Responsibility For Murders Of Three Protestants In Malatya Massacre Trial

In the sixth hearing of the murder trial in Malatya yesterday, Cuma Özdemir, Abuzer Yıldırım and Salih Gürler blamed Emre Günaydın as the planner of the whole incident. Günaydın tried to throw off the responsibility for the murders.

Suspects Blame Günaydın In Malatya Murders Of Three Protestants

Suspects Blame Günaydın In Malatya Murders Of Three Protestants

None of the suspects confess to the Malatya murders of the three Protestans. The court completes the interrogation of the arrested suspect Gürler, who also blames Günaydın. The Court will hear the other three arrested suspects.

13 May 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Armed Attack Attempt On Protestant Church In Ankara

Armed Attack Attempt On Protestant Church In Ankara

The perpetrators come to a Kurtuluş (Salvation) Church in Ankara, ask for the pastor and leave after throwing threats. The association of Kurtuluş Churches ask for protection.

Important Issues Still Unresolved in Malatya Massacre

Important Issues Still Unresolved in Malatya Massacre

“We have not been able to get a hold of those, who planned and provoked the incident, and their organization,” stated joint attorney Tahir Elci. “Maybe we will have more information after the questioning of Emre Gunaydin.”

17 April 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

An “Exam” for Turkey’s Democracy: Hrant Dink and Malatya Trials

An “Exam” for Turkey’s Democracy: Hrant Dink and Malatya Trials

Yesterday there were hearings in the Hrant Dink and the Malatya murder cases. Whether or not all the shady connections in the murders will emerge will decide on the future of Turkey’s democracy.

26 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü,Emine Özcan

Nine Newspapers Punished for "Influencing Judiciary" in Malatya Case

Nine local newspapers, none with a circulation of over 4,000, have been fined for "influencing the judiciary" in the Malatya murder case.

10 January 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Malatya Murder Case Postponed

The next hearing of the trial is in January. There has been a dangerous shift of focus in news reports on the trial.

26 November 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü,A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü