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Prosecutor calls for acquittal of police officers in trial over the death of Metin Lokumcu

Prosecutor calls for acquittal of police officers in trial over the death of Metin Lokumcu

In today's hearing of the trial on the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu, the prosecutor gave his final opinion and asked for the acquittal of the police officers on trial. “We hope the court will not make a decision in this direction,” said lawyer Meriç Eyüboğlu.

11 June 2024 Evrim Kepenek

Request for expert witness once again denied in Metin Lokumcu case

Request for expert witness once again denied in Metin Lokumcu case

Witnesses from different cities participated in the hearing via the Audio and Video Information System.

27 October 2023

Metin Lokumcu case | 'Sub-governor gave the order'

BIANET IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case | 'Sub-governor gave the order'

In the trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police during a protest demonstration, the defendants and the family of Metin Lokumcu spoke at today’s hearing.

8 April 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu case | 2 police officers on trial to be brought to court by force

BIANET IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case | 2 police officers on trial to be brought to court by force

The trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police during a protest demonstration continued with its third hearing at the Trabzon 2nd High Criminal Court today, February 18, 2022.

18 February 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu case | ‘Those who gave the order must be put on trial’

EVRİM KEPENEK IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case | ‘Those who gave the order must be put on trial’

The trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police continued at the Trabzon 2nd High Criminal Court. Rights organizations and politicians addressed the public after the hearing.

21 December 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Police officer says ‘enough gas was used’ on the day Metin Lokumcu died

EVRİM KEPENEK IN TRABZON

Police officer says ‘enough gas was used’ on the day Metin Lokumcu died

The trial over the killing of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu with pepper gas continued at the Trabzon 2nd High Criminal Court. The court has accepted the lawyers' request for hearing the defendants in courtroom and adjourned the trial until January 6-7.

20 December 2021 Evrim Kepenek

New footage on Metin Lokumcu murder: Who is the plainclothes person?

New footage on Metin Lokumcu murder: Who is the plainclothes person?

In a recently unveiled video from the day when retired teacher Metin Lokumcu lost his life as a result of the chemical gases used by the police, a plainclothes person is seen to order the police to “aim” and to show them how to fire tear gas cartridges.

8 December 2021

Appeals dismissed, Metin Lokumcu case to be held by heavy penal court

Appeals dismissed, Metin Lokumcu case to be held by heavy penal court

After the Trabzon 2nd Penal Court of First Instance gave a decision of lack of jurisdiction, the police officers on trial in the Metin Lokumcu case lodged an appeal. With their appeal rejected, the trial will now continue at the Trabzon 2nd Heavy Penal Court.

22 September 2021

Metin Lokumcu case: What will happen now?

Metin Lokumcu case: What will happen now?

Retired teacher Metin Lokumcu’s son Ulaş Lokumcu and lawyer Meriç Eyüboğlu have spoken to bianet about the trial over the death of Metin Lokumcu, who lost his life after being affected by the pepper gas used during a police intervention into a protest.

30 July 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu case: Decision of lack of jurisdiction

BİANET IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case: Decision of lack of jurisdiction

Witnesses were heard at the second hearing of the trial over the killing of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu. Speaking about the day of the incident, witness Ustabaş said, “Those who went to the hospital to learn about his condition were attacked with bullets.”

29 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu case: Request for recusal rejected

Metin Lokumcu case: Request for recusal rejected

The court has rejected the request for recusal of the family of Metin Lokumcu, a retired teacher who was affected by pepper gas and had a heart attack during the police intervention into a protest before Erdoğan’s rally in Hopa.

31 May 2021 Evrim Kepenek

‘Metin Lokumcu case is just beginning now’

TRIAL STARTS AFTER 10 YEARS

‘Metin Lokumcu case is just beginning now’

Affected by pepper gas during a police intervention in 2011, Metin Lokumcu had a heart attack and lost his life. While the court board rejected all requests of the defense, the attorneys, MPs and the family made a statement after the first hearing.

22 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek

128 billion dollars and the picture of unhappiness

128 billion dollars and the picture of unhappiness

AKP struggles to explain the "disappeared" Central Bank reserves • Human smuggling with service stamped passports • The case of the killing of a teacher starts after 10 years • Daily coronavirus deaths have quadrupled

21 April 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Request for recusal in Metin Lokumcu case

LIVE FROM TRABZON

Request for recusal in Metin Lokumcu case

The court has rejected all requests of the defense in the trial over the death of Metin Lokumcu, who was affected by pepper gas and had a heart attack during the police intervention into a protest before Erdoğan’s rally in Hopa.

21 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu’s stream is free, it will flow free...

EVRİM KEPENEK REPORTS FROM HOPA

Metin Lokumcu’s stream is free, it will flow free...

Having lost his life during police intervention into a protest demonstration, Metin Lokumcu’s son Ulaş says, “My father was killed because he defended his stream. This case filed into the use of chemical gases will perhaps set a precedent…”

20 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Bans in Trabzon ahead of Metin Lokumcu case

Bans in Trabzon ahead of Metin Lokumcu case

Ahead of the trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu on April 21, the Trabzon Governor’s Office has banned all events, except for the ones approved by the governor’s and sub-governor’s offices, “due to COVID-19” and “to prevent crimes.”

'Pepper gas had an effect on Metin Lokumcu's death'

FORENSIC MEDICINE INSTITUTION

'Pepper gas had an effect on Metin Lokumcu's death'

The forensic medical report regarding the death of teacher Metin Lokumcu has indicated that his exposure to pepper gas had an effect on his death. Attorney Meriç Eyüboğlu has noted that the report sets a precedent.

17 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

15 People Taken into Police Custody in Ankara - So Far

15 People Taken into Police Custody in Ankara - So Far

15 people were taken into police custody on 15 June. The operation that was still going on on Wednesday afternoon was allegedly connected to a press release regarding the death of retired teacher Lokumcu after a massive police intervention in Hopa.

16 June 2011 Ayça Söylemez