13.02.2025 23:02
Jennifer M. Herrmann, the lawyer of Eylem Tok, who fled to the United States with her son Timur Cihantimur, responsible for the death of Oğuz Murat Aci due to driving a vehicle without a license, requested the suspension of Tok's extradition process to Turkey. Herrmann argued that Tok and her family have received death threats in Turkey, which could expose them to serious risks.
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The lawyer of Eylem Tok, who caused the death of a person by driving without a license, requested the suspension of Tok's extradition process to Turkey. The petition claimed that Tok could face serious threats in Turkey.
EYLEM TOK'S LAWYER TAKES ACTION Jennifer M. Herrmann, the lawyer of Eylem Tok, who fled to the USA with her son Timur Cihantimur after causing the death of Oğuz Murat Aci by hitting him with her car while driving without a license in Istanbul, requested the suspension of Tok's extradition process to Turkey. Herrmann submitted a petition to the court requesting a 60-day suspension of the process to prepare an objection petition regarding Tok's extradition.
"EXTRADITION SHOULD BE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED" The petition argued that temporarily suspending the extradition is a legal necessity, emphasizing that Tok needs additional time to fully exercise her legal rights.
"TOK'S LIFE IS IN DANGER IN TURKEY" The petition claimed that Tok would face serious risks if extradited to Turkey. It was particularly stated that Tok and her family have received death threats in Turkey, and the likelihood of these threats materializing upon her extradition is high. The petition noted that this situation poses a significant danger in terms of human rights, stating that the court's temporary suspension of the process would be a critical decision.
In the petition submitted by lawyer Herrmann, it was stated that there are many controversial legal points regarding Tok's extradition and that these issues need to be addressed in detail in court. The petition highlighted that there are significant legal questions regarding whether the charges against Tok can be evaluated under the extradition agreement between the USA and Turkey, emphasizing that the process should not be rushed. It was argued that issues such as whether the mobile phone allegedly received by Tok has evidentiary value and whether the charges are in accordance with the extradition agreement should be discussed in court.
"DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS" Following the extradition decision made by the court, the prosecutor of the case, Kristen Kearney, entered a petition into the court system stating that all documents related to the necessary certification and commitment for the extradition of Eylem Tok and her son Timur Cihantimur have been sent to the U.S. Department of State. This development indicates that the process is officially progressing and that the U.S. Department of State will make the final decision. However, it is still unknown whether the court will accept the request for postponement.
If the court accepts Tok's request for postponement, her lawyers will be able to continue the legal battle to suspend the process by preparing an objection petition. However, if the court rejects this request, it is expected that the extradition process will accelerate and Tok could be sent to Turkey in a short time.
DECISION ON THEIR EXTRADITION HAS BEEN MADE Judge Donald Cabell, who is overseeing the case, ruled on February 11 that the extradition of Timur Cihantimur and Eylem Tok to Turkey is appropriate and ordered the defendants to be handed over to Turkey under the Extradition Treaty currently in force between Turkey and the USA.
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