Trial against Bianet coordinator and lawyer

Trial against Bianet coordinator and lawyer

The trial launched by Ali Suat Ertosun, member of the Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors (HSYK), against Taylan Tanay, executive of the Contemporary Lawyers Association (ÇHD) and bianet website co-ordinator Ertuðrul Kürkçü was continued last Thursday. Ertosun, former General Head of Prisons and Arrest Stations, filed a compensation claim against Tanay and Kürkçü.

Bianet website reported that Ertosun claims TL 15,000 (€ 7,500) for an alleged attack on his personal rights based on the article entitled "Ali Suat Ertosun's place is not at the HSYK but in the dock", published on 31 July 2010.

Lawer Kozaðaçlý requested to wait for the outcome of the trials regarding the "Return to Life" operation against gendarmerie officers and officials heard before the Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court and the Ankara 5th High Criminal Court before deciding on the case on subject filed by Ertosun.