Journalist Mehmet Üçar was sentenced to 1 year, 6 months and 11 days in prison in a case opened against him based on his writings, with the announcement of the verdict deferred.
Medine Mamedoğlu
The fifth hearing of the case filed against journalist Mehmet Üçar in Batman, a predominantly Kurdish city in southeastern Turkey, on the charge of “membership in an organization,” based on articles he wrote for Yeni Özgür Politika and PolitikArt, was held at the Batman 2nd High Criminal Court. While Üçar did not attend the hearing, his lawyer Şirin Şen was present.
In the hearing, which began with identity verification, defense statements were made by lawyer Şirin Şen, who said they did not agree with the prosecutor’s opinion and that journalistic activities were being sought to be punished.
Following the defense, the prosecutor requested that Üçar be punished on the charge of membership. The court panel sentenced Üçar to 1 year, 6 months and 11 days in prison for the charge of “making organization propaganda.” In the ruling, the announcement of the verdict was deferred (HAGB).
