Three more academics, who were on trial due to ‘making terrorist organization propaganda’ by signing the petition, “We will not partake in this crime,” were convicted.
Istanbul 32nd Assize Court sentenced Asst. Prof. Dr. E.B. from Koç University, Research Member G.M. from Kadir Has University and Research Member Canan Özbey from Marmara University (dismissed) to 1 year and three months of imprisonment each. The sentences were deferred.
Thus, the number of academics who were sentenced to 1 year and three months of imprisonment each has reached 19 in the legal process that started on 5 December 2017. The announcement of all sentences, except the ones against Prof. Dr. Zübeyde Füsun Üstel and Prof. Dr. Büşra Ersanlı, were deferred. 256 scientists have individually stood trial in lawsuits filed separately against them.
18.07.2018
bianet.org