Erol Önderoğlu - Bianet

Erol Önderoğlu

Page 40

Appeals Court Ratifies Dink Verdict

Court of Appeals General Council ratifies deferred 6 month prison sentence for Armenian weekly Agos newspaper Editor-in-Chief Hrant Dink voting to reject Appeals Prosecutors final opinion of no-offence and request to quash decision..

BIA² Media Report: 67 Individuals in 56 Cases

Monitoring media freedoms and rights in Turkey, BIA² discloses 56 Freedom of Expression cases launched against 67 individuals from April through June as government still seeks to impose new restrictions. Turkey pays ECHR 332,000 YTL in 1.5 years.

Agos Case A Stage of Violence Again

Case of journalists Hrant Dink, Engin, Seropyan and Arat Dink charged with attempt to influence a fair trial was adjourned to December after the hearing subsequent to a fight between lawyers. Lawyer Ceylan was punched in face, his glasses were broken.

Another Charge Against Diyarbakir Mayor

Another court case has been launched against Diyarbakir Metropolitan Mayor Baydemir, this time for remarks made while attempting to calm residents and security forces during the wave of violence that swept through city at the end of March.

Court Determined to Punish Shafaks Novel

High Criminal Court rejects Prosecution decision not to prosecute author Shafak, Metis Publishing House chief Sokmen and translator Bican for insulting Turkishness in Shafaks new bestseller Father and Bastard, asking for charges to be brought forth.

Culprits Attacked TV Director, Still at Large

A group of culprits who attacked Bati TV director Baskaya and beat him until he was hospitalized are still at large. TV channel owner Karaaslan says police continuing technical follow-up after attack that journalist claims was work of mayor.

Columnist Murat Yetkin Faces 4.5 Years Jail

Istanbul prosecutor demands up to 4.5 years imprisonment for Radikal daily columnist Yetkin for criticizing the controversial trial of internationally accredited Turkish author Orhan Pamuk. Charged with attempting to influence a fair trial Yetkin is t

Turkey Sentenced on 4 Freedom of Expression

ECHR sentences Turkey to pay 26,000 Euro in damages to IHDs Cetinkaya for organizing an outlawed meeting, Ozgur Bakis daily for an article, Yeni Evrensel daily for a ban imposed on it under the OHAL Law as well as Yesilgoz and Firik for speeches.

Dilipak: Military Trials Should Be Abolished

On trial at a military tribunal for a published article, journalist Abdurrahman Dilipak says new draft bill limiting military trials of civilians not good enough. It brings a civilian court system but guards trying a case by Military Criminal Law.

Journalist Demirkaya to Stay in Prison

Tunceli courts reject appeal for release of DIHA reporter Rustu Demirkaya who was arrested for aiding the PKK. Journalist to be tried in Malatya. RSF calls for temporary release.

Court Rejects Expert Witness in Zarakolu Case

Istanbul 2nd Court of First Instance asks for expert report for Jerijans book while rejecting expert witness statement for Prof. Sakayans book in two cases against publisher Zarakolu who faces 13 years 6 months imprisonment.

ECHR Sentences Turkey for Book Verdict

Turkey to pay 2,000 Euro in damages for sentencing Urun Publications executive to 13 months 10 days imprisonment in trial of Turkish Communist Party 5th Congress Documents book. Human Rights court says freedom of expression violated.

Journalist Ergundogans Case At Experts

Beyoglu 2nd Court of First Instance sends case file of Birgun columnist Yalcin Ergundogan to expert in trial where he faces 3 years jail for article His Disciples Revolt Against Haydar Bas.

Radikal Daily Sued For Assets Report

Radikal newspaper sentenced to pay PM Erdogan 2,000 YTL in damages for quoting CHP Acting Group Chairman Haluk Koc saying the Prime Minister is twisting things during parliamentary debate on his alleged assets. Erdogan was demanding 20,000 YTL

Jurist Dogan Cleared On Anti-Terror Article

Beyoglu Prosecutors Office decides not to prosecute jurist Dogan for his Direct Warfare Concept: TMY article in Gundem newspaper. He had expressed his concerns on the new Anti-Terror Law which sparked a Justice Ministry appeal to investigation.

NGOs Concerned for Draft Anti-Terror Bill

Journalists and writers NGOs to release a joint press statement at 11.00 Tuesday voicing their collective concerns over the new Anti-Terror Bill before the Parliament Justice Commission starts to debate it again this week.

Journalist Rustu Demirkaya Arrested

DİHA Tunceli reporter Demirkaya placed under arrest and charged with aiding and abetting an organization. Lawyer says arrest based on allegations for his involvement in the release of kidnapped soldier Kirandi and previous report on swindling.

Itll Take Some Time Olli Rehn

Representatives of Turkish publishers and writers say it will take a while for Turkey to address any of EU Commissioner Rehns concerns on freedom of expression and foresee a rather bumpy road ahead. TYBs Celal and Turkey PENs President Sayar argue.

Case Against Islamist Daily Vakit Begins

Pro-Islamist Vakit newspaper is charged with encouraging armed attack against State Council judges. The court accepts the application of the relatives of judge Ozbilgin who was killed in the shooting and as the intervening party in the trial.

Journalist Ozbaris Faces 21 Years in Jail

Journalist Birgul Ozbaris faces a total of 21 years imprisonment in seven separate charges of discouraging people from military service. Being against militarism is being against war she says.

Magazine Journalists Face Trial

Weekly Tempo magazine reporter Tayman and Editor in Chief Barlas face up to six years jail for published interview of KURD-DER spokesman Guclu. Journalists charged with insulting Turkishness and inciting disobedience to laws.

Jurist Kaplan Acquitted of Hate Speech

Istanbul court acquits jurist Hasip Kaplan for his views on Kurdish Question in a TV talk show, concluding he did not incite hatred and enmity. Presiding Judge Uncu agrees with Prosecutor Akillis opinion that his remarks did not lead to violence.

Dissident Sociologist Cleared of Bombing

Pinar Selek a dissident sociologist is acquitted in Spice Market Bombing case as court still unsure whether blast that killed 7 and injured 127 in 1998 was a bomb or LPG explosion. Charges dropped against other co-defendants but 3 get life terms.

Journalist Belge Acquitted

Istanbul court acquits Radikal newspaper journalist Murat Belge on charges of attempting to influence the outcome of judicial proceedings by criticizing a court ban on Conference on Ottoman Armenians.

Author Elif Safak Under Investigation

Best-seller Turkish author Elif Safak asked to testify for new book Father and Bastard. Safak and Metis Publishing House may be tried for insulting Turkishness after prosecution concludes investigation.

Magden Court Case Starts Tense

On trial for her article Conscientious Objection is a Human Right, Magden faces protest from families of soldiers killed in action. Police crack teams called in to maintain discipline at court where prosecution demands 3 years imprisonment for author.

6 Press and Freedom Cases This Week

Istanbul courts to be busy this week with journalists, jurist and publisher on trial. Journalist Magden to appear at court on June 7, columnist Belge, reporter Saymaz, Selek and jurist Kaplan on June 8 and Peri Publishing House owner Onal on June 9.

Ataturk Law to Jail Publisher Onal

Istanbul court sentences publisher Ahmet Onal to 13 months imprisonment for Passions and Captives book authored by Cicek. Publisher found guilty for insulting modern Turkeys founder Kemal Ataturk and will have to serve sentence if appeal fails.

BİA² Freedom of Expression Workshop

2-day Freedom of Expression Workshop directed at lawyers held at Istanbuls Hotel Villa under the framework of the BİA² project. 32 lawyers from 15 provinces attended the May 27-28 gathering where communication freedom or lack of it was core of debate.

Civil Servants Get Cautioned For Writing

Mus provincial National Education Directorate reproaches and then cautions literature teacher for writing articles for a local newspaper after Adiyaman governors office warns civil servants not to write public articles.

Local Papers Under Gov.s Financial Pressure

New Public Tenders Bill threatens to restrict key income source of public adverts to local dailies. The owners and editors believe the draft set before Parliament may be a death warrant for what has come to be known as the Anatolian Press.

Jurist Prosecuted for Criticizing Terror Law

Jurist Dogan investigated by Beyoglu Prosecutor for an article voicing views on new Anti-Terror Bill and its place in the scope of international law. Suspect is teacher of defendant rights and defence in practice and author of book under same title.

1
...
38
39
40
41
42
...
46