An investigation has been launched against CHP Chairman Özgür Özel for insulting the President.

An investigation has been launched against CHP Chairman Özgür Özel for insulting the President.

29.03.2026 21:30

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against CHP Chairman Özgür Özel for "insulting the President" due to his remarks at the Kuşadası rally.

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation due to the statements made by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel at the rally held in Kuşadası.

INVESTIGATION UNDER ARTICLE 299 OF THE TURKISH PENAL CODE

In the assessment made by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was stated that Özel's words were considered within the scope of Article 299 of the Turkish Penal Code.

STATEMENTS MADE AT THE RALLY WERE CITED AS A REASON

It has been learned that the investigation was initiated based on the expressions used by Özel in his speech at the Kuşadası rally.

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