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Courtroom Cram-Full of Supporters for Tried Beşikçi and Şimşek

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Courtroom Cram-Full of Supporters for Tried Beşikçi and Şimşek

Hundreds of supporters came to the first hearing of the case against sociologist Beşikçi and lawyer Şimşek. Both defendants face imprisonment under charges of "spreading propaganda for an illegal organization". The case was postponed to 12 November.

30 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Supporters of Conscientious Objector Convicted

Supporters of Conscientious Objector Convicted

Ankara Prosecutor Karakuş demanded the acquittal of 19 defendants who were tried for supporting conscientious objector Aydemir. Yet, one defendant received a prison sentence of 1.5 years, three defendants were each sentenced to six months in jail.

18 June 2010 Burçin Belge