21.01.2025 10:10
Ümit Özdağ, who was detained for "insulting the President" and "inciting hatred and hostility" due to his remarks at the Victory Party's provincial chairpersons meeting, will be brought to the Istanbul Courthouse today to give a statement. While party members flock to the courthouse in large groups, the police have increased security measures in the area.
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In the meeting of the provincial heads of his party held by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office on January 19, the investigation initiated ex officio against Özdağ regarding the remarks he made about President Erdoğan is ongoing.
NIGHT TAKEN TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
As part of the investigation, Özdağ, who was detained in Ankara last night, was brought to Istanbul. The investigation against Özdağ, which has been expanded regarding the crime of "inciting hatred and hostility among the public," was taken to the Istanbul Police Department.
PARTY MEMBERS CHANTED SLOGANS
Meanwhile, party members who wanted to support Özdağ gathered in front of the Istanbul Police Department. The crowd occasionally chanted slogans.
"YOU CANNOT SILENCE ME WITHOUT KILLING ME"
At that moment, a post was also made from Ümit Özdağ's social media account. A note was added to the live broadcast opened in front of the police: "You cannot silence me without killing me."
INTENSE SECURITY MEASURES IN FRONT OF THE COURTHOUSE
While Özdağ is expected to be brought to the Istanbul Courthouse today to give his statement, it was observed that Zafer Party members formed large crowds in front of the building and that the police increased security measures.
"THE PEOPLE'S CONSCIENCE WILL BE IN FRONT OF THE COURTHOUSE"
In a statement made through the X account of detained Zafer Party Chairman Ümit Özdağ, it was indicated that today the Çağlayan Courthouse where Özdağ will give his statement was marked, stating, "It will not be the state mind, but the people's conscience that will be in front of the Çağlayan Courthouse!"
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