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Police Intervention in Trial against Journalist and TİHV Executive
Tensions rose high in the trial against Prof. Fincancı, Chair of the Turkish Human Rights Foundation, and journalist Yarkadaş. The lawyers discussed why complainant Birgen had not appeared at court for the third time. The hearing was canceled, a new date was not announced.
4 October 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
More than 1,000 Signatures to Drop Trial against Kurdish Singer
Singer Ferhat Tunç is facing imprisonment of up to15 years on the grounds of a speech made at a culture festival in the south-eastern province of Siirt. The international writers association PEN addressed the Prime Minister in regard to the case.
4 October 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
HRANT DINK MURDER
Colonel Öz Tried at High Court after 3 Years
A new case was opened against Colonel Öz, former Trabzon Gendarmerie Commander, under charges of "neglect of duty", this time at the Trabzon High Criminal Court. He is charged with the same allegations at the Magistrate Court. The Dink family lawyers demand to merge the trials at the High Court.
4 October 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
Publisher Zarakolu and Writer Güler on Trial for the next Book
The trial against publisher Zarakolu and writer Güler on the grounds of the book "The KCK file/Global state and Kurds without a state" has started. Güler demanded to lift the ban of the book. The case was postponed to 2 December.
1 October 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
SELENDI ATTACK
"Finally, it is a Crime to Humiliate Roma"
80 defendants face imprisonment of three to 150 years on the grounds of an attack against Roma in Selendi/Manisa in January this year. They stand accused of inciting the public to hatred and hostility.
28 September 2010
Semra Pelek
"Propaganda" Trial for Güney Magazine
Güney magazine editorial manager Özer is prosecuted over allegations of "spreading PKK propaganda" because of a story written by Mehmet Söğüt and a short picture story by Meray Ülgen. The first hearing is scheduled for 7 October.
28 September 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
DIYARBAKIR PRISON
Torturers Will be Called to Account
The Facts Research and Justice Commission decided to take the torturers of the Diyarbakır prison from the time around the 1980 military coup to court. Kurdish politician Miroğlu who was detained in the prison for several years, is both a victim and a witness.
28 September 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION
Torture Case - Colonel's Hand "Slipped"
Colonel Özmen, tried for alleged torture of conscientious objector Aydemir, said in his defence: "I am a human being, I may have cursed. I held him by the shoulders to lead him out of the room, maybe my hand slipped across his face".
24 September 2010
Berivan Tapan
No Progress inTrial against Journalist Birand and Politician Tuğluk
Journalist Birand, Deputies of the dissolved DTP Tuğluk and Akat, lawyer Şakar and another six people are facing imprisonment of up to 10 years. The court postponed the case to wait for the arrest of lawyer Şakar.
22 September 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
MEDIA FREEDOM
Journalists Durukan and Çakkalkurt on their Way to Jail?
The new prosecutor allocated to the trial against journalists Namık Durukan and Hasan Çakkalkurt followed his predecessor and demanded the conviction of the journalists once more. The case was postponed to 23 November.
22 September 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
Facing 4 Years in Jail for 2 "Peace" Messages
Musician Pınar Sağ is facing imprisonment of a total of four years for allegedly praising leftist revolutionary İbrahim Kaypakkaya and for criticizing the killing of 17 people by security forces. Sağ said in her defence: "I advocated for peace".
18 September 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
8th Trial for Journalist Saymaz - 70-year Sentence Impending
Radikal newspaper reporter Ismail Saymaz will be tried for his article "Love games in Ergenekon" and faces imprisonment of 11.5 years. The 1st hearing is scheduled for 2011. This is the 8th case filed against Saymaz who faces prison sentences of a total of 70 years.
13 September 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
Lawyer Rişvanoğlu on Trial for Comments on Kurdish Question
The former president of the Contemporary Lawyers Association in Adana, Rişvanoğlu, is on trial for reading out a press release related to the suspicious death of Metin Alataş, distributor of the Kurdish Azadiya Welat Newspaper. The trial starts on 16 September.
7 September 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
Heavy Punishment Requested for Tribute to Revolutionaries
A case was opened against Samsun Community Centres Branch President Halil Mert and another 5 members of the organization because of commemorating revolutionaries Deniz Gezmiş and Mahir Çayan. The trial will start on 21 September.
3 September 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
Trial on "Qandil" Interview Reaches Final Stage
The case against Günlük newspaper officials Koçali, Pekgöz and Çiçekçi has reached its final stage. They are tried for an interview with the leader of the Democratic Confederation of Kurdistan. Their lawyer requested their acquittal. The case continues on 23 November.
3 September 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
No Releases in Peace Groups Trial
None of the defendants was released in the second hearing of the trial regarding 10 members the Peace Groups. Two groups came to Turkey in 2009 to make their contribution to the democratic opening process related to the Kurdish question.
27 August 2010
Burçin Belge
Diyarbakir Mayor Baydemir Charged for Criticizing Security Operations
Diyarbakır Mayor Baydemir is prosecuted on the grounds of harshly criticizing and cursing operations against the outlawed Confederation of Kurdistan. He is sued under article 301 of the TCK. Baydemir faces imprisonment of up to 3 years.
19 August 2010
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Courtroom Cram-Full of Supporters for Tried Beşikçi and Şimşek
Hundreds of supporters came to the first hearing of the case against sociologist Beşikçi and lawyer Şimşek. Both defendants face imprisonment under charges of "spreading propaganda for an illegal organization". The case was postponed to 12 November.
30 July 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
"RETURN TO LIFE" OPERATION
Lawyer Charged for Criticising Official for Massacred Prisoners
Contemporary Lawyers Association President Kozağaçlı is facing both prison sentence and a compensation claim on the ground of his criticism of Ali Suat Ertosun, former Prisons and Arrest Stations General Director on duty during the "Return to Life" operation.
29 July 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
Keep Out! Journalists not Allowed into Court Room
"This news is censored" was the headline of the Halkın Sesi newspaper after journalists had been vigorously hindered to enter a courtroom in Zonguldak to follow a trial against District Mayor Seçkin. Journalists associations and NGOs condemned the incident.
22 July 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
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Publisher Zarakolu and Writer Güler on Trial Again
Yet a new trial has been opened against Publisher Zarakolu and Writer Güler on the grounds of the book "The KCK File / Global State and Kurds without a State". Both defendants are facing imprisonment of to 2 years and 8 months.
21 July 2010
Belge International Publishing House
Prosecutor Demands 10 Years in Jail for Kurdish Politician Tuğluk
The prosecutor of the Ankara 11th High Criminal Court demanded imprisonment of 10 years for Aysel Tuğluk, former official of the closed DTP. Among other charges, Tuğluk is tried because she referred to PKK leader Öcalan as "respectable". The case continues on 5 October.
8 July 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
Journalists at Court after Eight Months in Detention
Yıldırım form the Aydınlık magazine and Akkaya from the National Channel were taken to court for the first time since their detention 8 months ago. They are tried for reporting about telephone calls made by the Prime Minister with former President of Northern Cyprus Talat.
1 July 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
Second Change of Court Board in Case on Police Shooting
The trial against 7 police officers accused of shooting magazine distributor Gerçek saw the second change of the court board. Gerçek is paralyzed since the attack. The case was postponed to 24 December. The court decided to acquire a report from the Forensic Medicine Institute.
28 June 2010
Bervian Tapan
Akşam Newspaper Sued for Ergenekon Reporting
Former editor Pelek and editorial manager Dolu are each facing prison sentences of up to 8 years on the grounds of a news article in the context of the Ergenekon investigation. Journalist association president Abakay criticizes that this kind of trial is not legal.
25 June 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
14 Life Sentences in Trial against Terror Organization THKP/C
12 out of 25defendants in the case against the THKP/C Dev-Sol terrorist organization received life sentences; aggravated life sentences were handed down to 2 culprits. They were tried for 69 crimes committed from 1989-1991. Charges against 7 defendants were dropped by prescription.
23 June 2010
Berivan Tapan
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International Observers Follow Trial against Human Rights Advocator
The second hearing of the against the President of the Turkish Human Rights Foundation, Prof. Dr. Korur Fincancı, was observed by representatives of the Human Rights Committee of the Norwegian Bar Association and the Kurdish Human Rights Project.
21 June 2010
Berivan Tapan
Change of Prosecutor - Journalist Durukan's Trial Postponed
A new prosecutor was appointed to the Istanbul court dealing with the case of journalists Durukan and Çakkalkurt. He requested additional time to prepare a new submission. The previous prosecutor had demanded lengthy prison sentences for both defendants.
16 June 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
Intervention of Agos Newspaper Attorneys in "Cage Action Plan" Case
The Armenian Agos newspaper requests to be accepted as joint plaintiff for the case of the "Cage Action Plan" which targeted non-Muslim communities in Turkey. The trial will start at the Istanbul 12th High Criminal Court on15 June.
15 June 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
LITERATURE CONVICTED UNDER ANTI-TERROR LAW
Author Güler Sentenced on Behalf of Novel Characters
Author Mehmet Güler was sentenced to imprisonment of one year and three months under charges of "propaganda for an illegal organization" based on three fictional characters of his book "More difficult decisions than death". Publisher Zarakolu was acquitted.
11 June 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
Taraf and Günlük Journalists Facing Jail
The court prosecutors demand prison sentences for journalist Mehmet Baransu on the grounds of his news about the "Aktütün" raid and for Koçali and Pekgöz from Günlük newspaper for their interview made in the headquarters of the PKK on Qandil Mountain.
8 June 2010
Erol Önderoğlu
Summer Recess for Trial on PKK Interview
The prosecution of human rights advocate Tahmaz and Birgün newspaper officials Çeşmecioğlu and Yılmaz was postponed to September. The defendants stand trial because of an interview with Murat Karayılan, leader of the People's Confederation of Kurdistan.
3 June 2010
Erol Önderoğlu,Tolga Korkut
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