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Sedat Peker Addresses Ahmet Minguzzi Case, Warns Against Ethnic Tensions
Sedat Peker, leader of a criminal organization, commented on the Ahmet Minguzzi murder case and the subsequent legal representation taken on by his lawyer, Ersan Barkin, after the previous lawyer's arrest. Peker warned against collective blame based on ethnicity and expressed his allegiance to the s...
Sedat Peker Addresses Ahmet Minguzzi Case, Warns Against Ethnic Tensions
Sedat Peker, leader of a criminal organization, commented on the Ahmet Minguzzi murder case and the subsequent legal representation taken on by his lawyer, Ersan Barkin, after the previous lawyer's arrest. Peker warned against collective blame based on ethnicity and expressed his allegiance to the s...
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52% Bias Score
Reduced Charges in Turkish Fatal Accident Spark Debate Over Victim Compensation
In Turkey, a 17-year-old driver, Oğuz Murat Aci, received reduced charges in a fatal car accident case after victims' families dropped complaints, sparking debate over victim compensation and social stigmas. The case highlights complexities within Turkish law and the need for potential legal reforms...
Reduced Charges in Turkish Fatal Accident Spark Debate Over Victim Compensation
In Turkey, a 17-year-old driver, Oğuz Murat Aci, received reduced charges in a fatal car accident case after victims' families dropped complaints, sparking debate over victim compensation and social stigmas. The case highlights complexities within Turkish law and the need for potential legal reforms...
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68% Bias Score
Bahçeli's Unexpected Statements Shift Turkish Politics
Devlet Bahçeli's October 22, 2024, parliamentary statement unexpectedly suggested Abdullah Öcalan could address the Parliament, followed by Öcalan's call for disarmament. Bahçeli's recent comments on Ekrem İmamoğlu's trial highlight a potential rift within the ruling coalition and rising social tens...
Bahçeli's Unexpected Statements Shift Turkish Politics
Devlet Bahçeli's October 22, 2024, parliamentary statement unexpectedly suggested Abdullah Öcalan could address the Parliament, followed by Öcalan's call for disarmament. Bahçeli's recent comments on Ekrem İmamoğlu's trial highlight a potential rift within the ruling coalition and rising social tens...
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Court Upholds Life Sentences for 2016 Coup Plotters
Turkey's Court of Appeals upheld life sentences for 121 individuals involved in the July 15, 2016, coup attempt at the Gendarmerie General Command, confirming aggravated life sentences and life imprisonment for constitutional violations, including former Colonel Erkan Öktem and others.
Turkish Court Upholds Life Sentences for 2016 Coup Plotters
Turkey's Court of Appeals upheld life sentences for 121 individuals involved in the July 15, 2016, coup attempt at the Gendarmerie General Command, confirming aggravated life sentences and life imprisonment for constitutional violations, including former Colonel Erkan Öktem and others.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Justice Minister Denies Demirtaş Release Rumors
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç denied rumors of Selahattin Demirtaş's release, citing his 10-year sentence for terrorist organization membership; these rumors followed MHP leader Bahçeli's call to PKK leader Öcalan to disband the organization and Öcalan's subsequent call for a ceasefire; rumors also c...
Turkish Justice Minister Denies Demirtaş Release Rumors
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç denied rumors of Selahattin Demirtaş's release, citing his 10-year sentence for terrorist organization membership; these rumors followed MHP leader Bahçeli's call to PKK leader Öcalan to disband the organization and Öcalan's subsequent call for a ceasefire; rumors also c...
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52% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Faces Three Trials on April 11th
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faces three trials on April 11th: one in Büyükçekmece for alleged bid-rigging (3–7 years potential sentence), another in Çağlayan for comments about the Chief Public Prosecutor (7 years 4 months potential sentence), and a third in Çağlayan regarding a video showing mone...
İmamoğlu Faces Three Trials on April 11th
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faces three trials on April 11th: one in Büyükçekmece for alleged bid-rigging (3–7 years potential sentence), another in Çağlayan for comments about the Chief Public Prosecutor (7 years 4 months potential sentence), and a third in Çağlayan regarding a video showing mone...
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52% Bias Score
Ankara Bombing Not Classified as Crime Against Humanity
A Turkish court ruled that the 2015 Ankara train station bombing, which killed 103 and injured hundreds, did not constitute a crime against humanity, arguing that the attack primarily targeted the state, not civilians, despite widespread criticism of this decision.
Ankara Bombing Not Classified as Crime Against Humanity
A Turkish court ruled that the 2015 Ankara train station bombing, which killed 103 and injured hundreds, did not constitute a crime against humanity, arguing that the attack primarily targeted the state, not civilians, despite widespread criticism of this decision.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Court Sentences Five in Afghan Coal Worker Burning Death, Rejects Key Evidence Requests
A Turkish court sentenced five individuals involved in the burning death of Afghan coal mine worker Vezir Mohammed Nourtani, rejecting key evidence requests, including a site investigation and witness testimonies from abroad, raising concerns about the pursuit of justice in cases involving worker de...
Turkish Court Sentences Five in Afghan Coal Worker Burning Death, Rejects Key Evidence Requests
A Turkish court sentenced five individuals involved in the burning death of Afghan coal mine worker Vezir Mohammed Nourtani, rejecting key evidence requests, including a site investigation and witness testimonies from abroad, raising concerns about the pursuit of justice in cases involving worker de...
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Court Decision and Public Opinion on İmamoğlu Case
A Turkish court's house arrest decision for Mahir Polat, coupled with recent polls showing public disapproval of the government's actions against Ekrem İmamoğlu, suggests potential shifts in media and public opinion.
Turkish Court Decision and Public Opinion on İmamoğlu Case
A Turkish court's house arrest decision for Mahir Polat, coupled with recent polls showing public disapproval of the government's actions against Ekrem İmamoğlu, suggests potential shifts in media and public opinion.
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68% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Imprisonment Echoes Past Case, Raising Concerns About Turkish Justice
Istanbul's elected Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's imprisonment mirrors the politically motivated case against Izmir's former Mayor Aziz Kocaoğlu, who faced similar charges and was ultimately acquitted after a five-year trial, highlighting concerns about judicial independence in Turkey.
İmamoğlu Imprisonment Echoes Past Case, Raising Concerns About Turkish Justice
Istanbul's elected Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's imprisonment mirrors the politically motivated case against Izmir's former Mayor Aziz Kocaoğlu, who faced similar charges and was ultimately acquitted after a five-year trial, highlighting concerns about judicial independence in Turkey.
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56% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Arrested: Corruption Charges Rock Turkish Politics
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested on March 23rd, 2024, on corruption charges related to a tender, sparking widespread political protests and raising concerns about the upcoming Turkish elections.
İmamoğlu Arrested: Corruption Charges Rock Turkish Politics
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested on March 23rd, 2024, on corruption charges related to a tender, sparking widespread political protests and raising concerns about the upcoming Turkish elections.
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Prosecutor Seeks Prison Sentence and Political Ban for Istanbul Mayor
A Turkish prosecutor is seeking a prison sentence and a ban from holding public office for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, creating a parallel to the 1997 case against Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who faced similar charges but later became president.
Turkish Prosecutor Seeks Prison Sentence and Political Ban for Istanbul Mayor
A Turkish prosecutor is seeking a prison sentence and a ban from holding public office for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, creating a parallel to the 1997 case against Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who faced similar charges but later became president.
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56% Bias Score
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