169 lawsuits were filed against Özgür Gündem Managing Editor Reyhan Çapan until now with various allegations against her due to the news published on the newspaper. In 15 concluded cases, Çapan was sentenced to a total of 1 year and three months of imprisonment and an additional penalty fine for 131,750 TL. 63 case files are in the appeal phase, with sentences for a total of 13 years and six months of imprisonment and an additional 220,000 TL penalty fine. Seven files continue to be prosecuted at the Criminal Court of First Instance and 76 continue at High Criminal Courts; making a total of 83 ongoing lawsuits against Çapan. The journalist is imprisoned at Erzurum Type-E Closed Prison since May after the finalization of the 1-year 3-month imprisonment sentence against her due to ‘illegal organization propaganda.’
13.11.2018
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