286 Years in Prison Requested: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Appears Before a Judge for the First Time.
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The first hearing in the case concerning the alleged criminal organization led by journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy will be held today. In the trial, where 7 defendants including Ersoy will appear before the judge, Ersoy faces charges of "forming and leading a criminal organization," "aggravated sexual assault," and drug offenses, with a potential sentence of up to 286 years and 2 months in prison.
The first hearing in the case against Mehmet Akif Ersoy, former General Editor of Habertürk TV, on charges of "forming and managing a criminal organization," "11 counts of aggravated sexual assault," "trafficking or supplying narcotics or stimulants," and "facilitating the use of narcotics," is beginning at the Istanbul 19th High Criminal Court. It has been learned that the presiding judge has instructed that the hearing be closed to the public …
The first hearing in the drug investigation case in which journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy and 7 defendants are being tried will be held today. Ersoy faces a potential prison sentence of 11 years and 3 months to 286 years and 2 months, and the hearing at the Istanbul 19th High Criminal Court has been closed to the press.
Former Habertürk Editor-in-Chief Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who was arrested on charges of organizing drug and sex parties, is appearing before a judge for the first time today. Ersoy faces a potential sentence of 286 years. The court hearing will be closed to the press.
Mehmet Akif Ersoy, a former Haberturk ex-GYY, who is wanted for 286 years in prison on charges including drugs and arranging sex parties, appears before a judge today for the first time since his arrest on December 11, 2025.
The trial of seven defendants, including Ersoy, in the investigation into the 'Mehmet Akif Criminal Organization' will begin today.
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