Kurdish mayor sentenced to 7,5 years in prison
Kurdish mayor sentenced to 7,5 years in prison
A Turkish court sentenced Cizre mayor Aydin Budak to 7,5 years in prison for 'committing a crime on behalf of a terrorist organization'.
Diyarbakýr Public Prosecutor launched an investigation about Budak and filed an indictment to Diyarbakir 5th High Criminal Court. The prosecutor demanded 20 year prison sentence for Budak for committing a crime on behalf of an illegal organization.
Budak was on the scene as demonstrators clashed with the Turkish police. He tried to convince the protestors to end the demonstration.
Budak is now in Diyarbakir D Type Prison for alleged crimes against the unity of the state and standing trial in so called KCK case.
The court watched the police videos which was filmed during the demonstration last year. Budak was clearly seen on the video as he tries to stop Kurdish youths from hurdling stones.
But Turkish prosecutor claimed that Budak actively participated in the protest which left some police officers wounded.
After last defense speeches the judge sentenced Cizre mayor to 7,5 years in prison.
Diyarbakýr Public Prosecutor launched an investigation about Budak and filed an indictment to Diyarbakir 5th High Criminal Court. The prosecutor demanded 20 year prison sentence for Budak for committing a crime on behalf of an illegal organization.
Budak was on the scene as demonstrators clashed with the Turkish police. He tried to convince the protestors to end the demonstration.
Budak is now in Diyarbakir D Type Prison for alleged crimes against the unity of the state and standing trial in so called KCK case.
The court watched the police videos which was filmed during the demonstration last year. Budak was clearly seen on the video as he tries to stop Kurdish youths from hurdling stones.
But Turkish prosecutor claimed that Budak actively participated in the protest which left some police officers wounded.
After last defense speeches the judge sentenced Cizre mayor to 7,5 years in prison.
