26.03.2026 12:19
A video in which a girl from Antalya claims she has been abused by her uncle since the age of 14, but lost the case because it was said that she "consented," has garnered significant attention. In a statement from the Ministry of Family and Social Services, it was noted that the ministry has been closely monitoring the process from the beginning, and it was stated, "We will appeal the acquittal decision."
The announcement by a young person named S.Y. in Antalya, stating that he had been subjected to his uncle's abuse since the age of 14 and that his lawsuit had been dismissed, caused a significant public outcry. Following the incident trending on social media, the Ministry of Family and Social Services made a statement regarding the matter.
MINISTRY: WE ARE CLOSELY MONITORING THE PROCESS
The Ministry of Family and Social Services stated in a written statement that the allegations in question are being handled with sensitivity. The Ministry announced that the provincial directorate has been assigned to provide psychosocial support to S.Y., who expressed that he is a victim, and that the legal process is being monitored in coordination with the relevant institutions. The statement emphasized that all allegations of abuse against children are thoroughly investigated.
"WE WILL APPEAL THE ACQUITTAL DECISION AS A MINISTRY"
The statement noted that following the reflection of the incident to the security units on September 4, 2025, the teams from the Hatay Provincial Directorate acted promptly and regularly visited the family, stating, "During this process, necessary counseling measures, primarily psychosocial support, have been implemented to support the best interests of our child, who is the subject of the news and shares. Additionally, our Ministry's lawyers have been closely following the process as interveners from the very beginning. We would like to inform the public that we will appeal the acquittal decision given by the court regarding the defendant on March 24, 2026. In line with our 'zero tolerance' principle against all forms of abuse, we will continue to stand by our child and family."
VIDEO SHARING BECAME A TOPIC
S.Y. requested public support in a social media post, stating that he had been subjected to abuse for years and that despite having various evidence, the lawsuit was dismissed. In the video, the victimized girl said, "Today I lost the case in court. I was silenced by threats when I was a 14-year-old child. I tried to survive, but today I faced a decision as if 'I had consented.' I did not remain silent. I fought." S.Y.'s cries for help quickly reached a wide audience.
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ALLEGATIONS AND LEGAL STRUGGLE
The young woman expressed that the process she experienced at the age of 14 remained hidden for a long time due to threats, and that her family filed a complaint after learning about the situation. S.Y., who stated that she has video and audio recordings, reacted to the decision in the lawsuit that has been ongoing for about two years.
PUBLIC REACTION OCCURRED
Following the decision, many users on social media reacted to the incident, calling for a reevaluation of the process. With the Ministry's statement, attention turned to the new steps to be taken in the case.