11.12.2025 16:36
A teacher named Mahir Aralp, who was detained and tried on charges of sexually abusing six female students at a private school in the Kartepe district of Kocaeli, was sentenced to 130 years in prison. While the teacher's sentence was read in the courtroom, the families of the victimized children applauded.
Teacher Mahir Aralp, who is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing 6 female students in Kartepe, Kocaeli, has had his sentence determined.
Mahir Aralp, a classroom teacher at a private school, allegedly sexually abused 6 female students at different times during the 2023-2024 academic years. Following a complaint, Aralp was detained on January 7 and subsequently arrested. After the indictment was prepared, a case was filed against Mahir Aralp for the crime of 'sexual abuse of 6 children under the age of 12', with a prison sentence ranging from 84 years and 6 months to 204 years and 5 months.
FAMILIES DEMANDED THE HEAVIEST PENALTY
Detained defendant Aralp appeared before the judge today during the decision hearing of the case. During the hearing, the lawyers of both parties and the families of the victimized children were also present. The families stated that their complaints continued and requested that the defendant be punished in the heaviest manner without any reduction. Defendant Mahir Aralp denied the accusations against him and requested his acquittal. The defendant's lawyers requested his release and acquittal, asking for an inspection to be conducted at the school.
DECISION READ, APPLAUSE BROKE OUT IN THE COURTROOM
After listening to the parties, the court panel announced its decision. The panel sentenced the defendant to 130 years in prison. When the decision was read in court, the families of the victims applauded the sentence given. The defendant was acquitted of the charge of 'threat'.