06.11.2025 01:19
Following the statements made by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel at the Ümraniye rally regarding President Erdoğan, the Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices in Ankara and Istanbul took action. An investigation was launched against Özel for the offenses of "insulting the president" and "insulting a public official due to their duties."
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Speaking at the rally organized by his party in the Ümraniye district of Istanbul, CHP Chairman Özgür Özel's remarks targeting members of the judiciary addressed to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan prompted action from the Ankara and Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices.
INVESTIGATION INITIATED EX OFFICIO AGAINST ÖZEL
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced that an ex officio investigation has been initiated against Özel for the crimes of "insulting the President" and "insulting a public official due to their duty."
In a written statement made by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the following expressions were included: "An ex officio investigation has been initiated against the Chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP), Özgür Özel, for the crimes of insulting the President and insulting a public official due to their duty, due to his remarks made during his speech at the rally organized by his party today in our Ümraniye district, targeting our judiciary members conducting investigations into İmamoğlu's organized crime group, addressing our esteemed President with the words 'From now on, take care of your dog, the one who gives orders to you, who deals with us.' The investigations conducted by our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office will continue with determination and diligence. This is announced to the public."
STATEMENT FROM MINISTER TUNÇ
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç also made a statement regarding the issue, saying: "An ex officio investigation has been initiated by the Ankara and Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices for the 'insulting the President' and 'insulting a public official due to their duty' crimes related to the inappropriate remarks of CHP Chairman Özgür Özel towards our esteemed President and his statements targeting members of the judiciary."
The low-level, ugly, and aggressive attitude of the CHP Chairman is not only devoid of political ethics but also a great disrespect to our state tradition and the common values of our nation. Politics is a path to serve the nation. It is not about trying to undermine the institutions of the state with attacks, evil, and a language of hatred.
No one should have any doubt that we will stand against all kinds of attacks on national will and judicial independence. This language of hatred directed at the highest office of our state and the members of the judiciary is absolutely unacceptable. No one, regardless of their position, is privileged or above the law. These hate speeches will certainly receive the response they deserve before the law."
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