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Court overturns acquittal in İstanbul sexual assault case, imposes 12-year sentence
Evrim Kepenek
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Court overturns acquittal in İstanbul sexual assault case, imposes 12-year sentence
Court overturns acquittal in İstanbul sexual assault case, imposes 12-year sentence
A doctor has been found guilty of harassing a nurse at the same hospital.
27 May 2024 Evrim Kepenek
Another actress facing sentence for 'insulting' officer accused of sexual assault
Another actress facing sentence for 'insulting' officer accused of sexual assault
The case centers around the death of an 18-year-old woman who accused a military officer for sexual assault before attempting to kill herself.
19 April 2023
Diyarbakır Bar calls for effective investigation into deaths of two foreign girls
Diyarbakır Bar calls for effective investigation into deaths of two foreign girls
A university student from Gabon and a refugee from Syria were killed within two weeks. All suspects related to the death of the former have been released from detention.
10 April 2023
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.
24 May 2022
Doctor suspended from profession over report blaming murdered woman
Doctor suspended from profession over report blaming murdered woman
University student Şule Çet was sexually assaulted and killed in 2018. Preparing a scientific opinion report about the incident, Dr. Aydın had said the woman accepting to have a drink with a man showed "she had consented to sexual intercourse."
11 February 2022
Appeal against non-prosecution of Garibe Gezer’s claims of rape, torture in prison
SUSPICIOUS DEATH IN PRISON
Appeal against non-prosecution of Garibe Gezer’s claims of rape, torture in prison
Following the decision of non-prosecution given for the investigation into deceased prisoner Garibe Gezer's allegations of torture and sexual assault in Kandıra Prison, her lawyers have appealed to the Kandıra Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
10 January 2022
'More than 1,000 women kidnapped in Syria's Afrin since Turkey's capture'
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION
'More than 1,000 women kidnapped in Syria's Afrin since Turkey's capture'
"Afrin has become a center of looting, robbery, rape and ethnic cleansing," MP Uca has said.
15 December 2021
Garibe Gezer suspiciously loses her life in prison
SHE TOLD OF TORTURE, RAPE
Garibe Gezer suspiciously loses her life in prison
Having announced that she was tortured and sexually assaulted in Kandıra Prison in Kocaeli, Garibe Gezer has suspiciously lost her life in the same prison. Lawyer Eren Keskin asks, “How could a person in a cell hang herself?”
10 December 2021
Former soldier’s prison sentence for sexual assault reduced due to ‘good conduct’
İPEK ER CASE
Former soldier’s prison sentence for sexual assault reduced due to ‘good conduct’
The court ruled that Musa O., a discharged specialized sergeant, should be sentenced to 12 years in prison on charge of “aggravated sexual assault”. The court board has reduced his prison sentence by two years due to “good conduct”.
3 December 2021
Sibel’s silent scream: DNAs match
SHE COLLECTED EVIDENCE HERSELF
Sibel’s silent scream: DNAs match
Noting that Sibel was forced to sex work in an organized manner, lawyer Eren Keskin has lashed out at the prosecutor’s request for acquittal of four defendants.
28 October 2021 Evrim Kepenek
Actress Ezgi Mola fined for ‘insulting’ a former soldier facing charges of ‘sexual assault’
Actress Ezgi Mola fined for ‘insulting’ a former soldier facing charges of ‘sexual assault’
On the grounds of her tweet about discharged Specialist Sergeant Musa O., who is on trial for “sexually assaulting” İpek Er, the court has given a judicial fine to actress Ezgi Mola on charge of “insult with an audio, visual or written message.”
4 October 2021
Prosecutor demands acquittal despite forensic medical report
TRANSPHOBIC SEXUAL ASSAULT
Prosecutor demands acquittal despite forensic medical report
The prosecutor demanded defendant Sarıkaya’s acquittal of sexual assault, threat and insult while demanding his penalization for using an unregistered firearm. The trial will continue on October 11, 2021.
14 September 2021
Suspect Yusuf G. arrested for “sexually assaulting” Eda Nur Kaplan
Suspect Yusuf G. arrested for “sexually assaulting” Eda Nur Kaplan
Released to house arrest by the judgeship a day before, male suspect Yusuf G. has been arrested upon the appeal of the prosecutor’s office against his release as part of the investigation into the “sexual assault” of 18-year-old Eda Nur Kaplan.
11 August 2021
Sexual assault on Eda Nur Kaplan: Suspect Yusuf G. released
Sexual assault on Eda Nur Kaplan: Suspect Yusuf G. released
Having filed a criminal complaint against two men for sexual assault, 18-year-old Eda Nur Kaplan committed suicide shortly afterwards. One of the two suspects was detained. The prosecutor's office has appealed against the suspect's release by court.
10 August 2021
Woman’s suicide following impunity for sexual assault on Parliamentary agenda
DEATH OF EDA NUR KAPLAN
Woman’s suicide following impunity for sexual assault on Parliamentary agenda
“What measures does your Ministry take in the face of the failure to carry out or extend an investigation by considering women’s statement to be primary,” asks HDP MP Tosun to Minister of Family and Social Services Yanık.
10 August 2021
Journalist faces prison sentence for sharing an article about a senior military officer
Journalist faces prison sentence for sharing an article about a senior military officer
Journalist Ahmet Kanbal faces up to three years in prison for "marking a counterterrorism official as a target."
6 August 2021 Hikmet Adal
Dentist faces up to 13 years in prison for ‘sexual assault’
Dentist faces up to 13 years in prison for ‘sexual assault’
Briefly detained for harassing a woman employee who is not a citizen of Turkey in Kadıköy, dentist İsmail B. is now facing a lawsuit on charges of “simple sexual assault” and “damage to property”.
5 August 2021
Drawing on İstanbul Convention, the law of 'only yes means yes' approved in Spain
Drawing on İstanbul Convention, the law of 'only yes means yes' approved in Spain
The law known as “only yes means yes” defines all non-consensual sex as rape. It is commented that a feminist slogan will now be established in Spain’s penal law.
9 July 2021
İpek Er case | Criminal complaint against defendant Musa O.’s lawyers
MALE VIOLENCE
İpek Er case | Criminal complaint against defendant Musa O.’s lawyers
The lawyers of İpek Er’s family have filed a criminal complaint against the lawyers of discharged specialist sergeant Musa O., who is standing trial for “driving İpek Er to suicide after sexually assaulting her.”
6 July 2021
Dear Minister; No, 'we do not tolerate' male violence
WOMEN'S AGENDA / EVRİM KEPENEK
Dear Minister; No, 'we do not tolerate' male violence
Urfa Public Prosecutor's Office finds Mehmet E.’s “sexual assault” against a woman named N.E. “tolerable” and is not taking a single action regarding her demand for justice. No, we are not accepting that!
24 May 2021 Evrim Kepenek
Warrant against 3 people for forcing Sibel to sex work
MALE VIOLENCE
Warrant against 3 people for forcing Sibel to sex work
The court board has ruled that Mutlu E. shall remain behind bars and adjourned the hearing until June 22. Attorney Eren Keskin has said, “We, as women, will once again be here on June 22. We will support Sibel.”
15 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek
Tuma Çelik: I have been acquitted
Tuma Çelik: I have been acquitted
Stripped of his legislative immunity and discharged from the HDP over allegations of sexual assault, Tuma Çelik has released a statement for the press and said, “Since the beginning, I have been saying that all allegations are groundless.”
14 April 2021
Sexual assault on trans woman: Perpetrator released
Sexual assault on trans woman: Perpetrator released
Having sexually assaulted a trans woman in İstanbul last week, Harun S. has been released from detention. Lawyer Levent Pişkin has protested the decision.
11 March 2021
Sibel’s legal struggle pays off, Mutlu E. arrested
MALE VIOLENCE
Sibel’s legal struggle pays off, Mutlu E. arrested
After Mutlu E. has been arrested for sexually assaulting her and forcing her to sex work, Sibel Y. calls on other women threatened and aggrieved by him to not be afraid: “We are no longer in a position to be afraid. Come and speak at court.”
3 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek
Specialist sergeant Musa O. not arrested again for 'sexual assault'
Specialist sergeant Musa O. not arrested again for 'sexual assault'
The officer is facing up to 17 years in prison for having sexually assaulted an 18-year-old woman and driving her to suicide.
26 February 2021
Former CHP district executive faces prison term for ‘sexual assault’
Former CHP district executive faces prison term for ‘sexual assault’
Put on trial for sexually assaulting a woman in İstanbul, main opposition CHP’s former Maltepe District Vice Chair Umut K. had his hearing. The prosecutor demanded up to 22 years, 6 months in prison for him.
26 February 2021
Sibel asks, ‘Why is this man not arrested pending trial?’
MALE VIOLENCE
Sibel asks, ‘Why is this man not arrested pending trial?’
Mutlu E. abducted, tortured and sexually assaulted Sibel Y. He also forced her to sex work. While a lawsuit has been filed against the man on charge of "aggravated sexual assault,” he has not been arrested pending trial.
25 February 2021 Evrim Kepenek
Court dismisses newspaper executive's suit for damages against harassed woman journalist
Court dismisses newspaper executive's suit for damages against harassed woman journalist
Accused of harassing a woman journalist, the executive had filed a lawsuit for slander, seeking compensation.
24 February 2021
Actor Efecan Şenolsun acquitted of sexually harassing colleague
Actor Efecan Şenolsun acquitted of sexually harassing colleague
"Male justice is served," attorney Eyüboğlu said after the court decision.
12 February 2021
What is sexual violence? What is it not?
What is sexual violence? What is it not?
People are frequently subjected to sexual violence following physical violence. However, most of the time, they cannot declare it due to feelings of shame or guilt.
25 January 2021 Ebru Toprak
Assistant physician's struggle against doctor's harassment
MALE VIOLENCE
Assistant physician's struggle against doctor's harassment
Sentenced to prison for sexually harassing assistant physician D.E., physician Aydın started working at the same hospital again. D.E. and 40 other personnel submitted petitions, indicating that they did not want to work with him.
25 December 2020 Evrim Kepenek
Woman sexually assaulted in Van Removal Center
MALE VIOLENCE
Woman sexually assaulted in Van Removal Center
Three security guards reportedly raped a woman named Z.M. from Iran in Van Removal Center on July 22. Identified by the woman at the gendarmerie station, two security guards have been arrested on charge of “aggravated sexual assault.”
16 November 2020
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