The lawsuit filed against academics Asst. Prof. Hakan Mertcan, Asst. Prof. Selim Çakmaklı, Asst. Prof. Mustafa Şener and research memer Esin Gülsen due to signing the petition, entitled, “We Will Not Partake In This Crime!” was concluded. The academics were on trial due to ‘illegal organization propaganda’ and ‘public incitement towards resentment and hostility.’
Mersin 2nd Assize Court issued the acquittal of academics Şener, Mertcan and Gülsen of all charges. Çakmaklı, on the other hand, was sentenced to 1 year and three months of imprisonment due to ‘illegal organization propaganda.’ The announcement of the verdict was deferred.
12.11.2018
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