The first hearing of the lawsuit filed against Cumhuriyet Daily reporter Seyhan Avşar and Sözcü Daily’s Managing Editor Necdet Önemli due to ‘targeting a public officer taking part in the fight against terrorism’ through the news published with the headline, ‘Ex-con Sözcü Prosecutor,’ was held at Istanbul 29th Assize Court. The court denied the claims of the defense lawyers for the abatement of the file and immediate acquittal, scheduling the next hearing for May 21st, at 14:00.
09.01.2020
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