Mehmet Akif Ersoy Will Remain in Custody; Ufuk Tetik Has Been Released - Sözcü Newspaper
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In the first hearing of the trial involving journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy and seven other defendants, the court ruled that Ersoy and Mustafa Manaz would remain in custody, while Ufuk Tetik would be released. The hearing was adjourned until October 9th.
In the first hearing of the case allegedly led by journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy, the court ruled to continue the detention of Mehmet Akif Ersoy and Mustafa Manaz, while ordering the release of defendant Ufuk Tetik. The hearing was marked by the defendants' defenses, confessions regarding drug use, and the allegations in the case file.
During the trial of seven defendants, including journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who is under arrest in a drug investigation, Ersoy stated that he had disappointed his supporters, saying, "Yes, I made a mistake regarding the use of prohibited substances." Ersoy also claimed that he first used drugs after Veyis Ateş brought them to him, while Ateş, who was heard as a witness, denied this and said that Ersoy was not the person described in the accusa…
In the trial of seven defendants, including Mehmet Akif Ersoy, in a drug and sexual assault investigation in Istanbul, the court ordered the release of Ufuk Tetik, who was being held in custody. Ersoy and Mustafa Manaz remain in custody.
The court ruled that Mehmet Akif Ersoy and Mustafa Manaz, who were arrested in the drug investigation, will remain in custody, while Ufuk Tetik will be released. The hearing took place on September 9, 2026, Sputnik Türkiye.
In the trial concerning a criminal organization allegedly led by journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy, and accused of operating within the scope of "multiple sexual relationships" and drug offenses, the defendants presented their defenses and witnesses were heard.
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