18.04.2025 08:21
Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı, allegations that a trustee would be appointed to the CHP, was detained on charges of publicly disseminating misleading information. He was released under judicial control and a travel ban. Following the decision, Kütahyalı's lawyer stated, "The investigation is still ongoing, and we request that all parties respect the presumption of innocence, which is a fundamental legal principle."
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Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office had initiated an ex officio investigation against journalist Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı, who claimed that "the CHP's 38th Ordinary Congress would be canceled and a temporary trustee would be appointed to the party."
RELEASED UNDER JUDICIAL CONTROL CONDITION
After the investigation was initiated, Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı, who was detained in Bolu and whose statement was taken via SEGBİS at the courthouse, was released under judicial control with a travel ban.
STATEMENT FROM HIS LAWYER
Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı's lawyer Merve Uçanok made a statement on her social media account, using the following expressions: "As is known to the public, an investigation has been initiated against our client R. Ozan Kütahyalı due to the posts made from account X on 16.04.2025. Our client was detained in Bolu while traveling from Istanbul to Ankara to give a statement."
"OUR CLIENT HAS TWIN DAUGHTERS"
After the procedures, a judicial control decision was made for our client, including a travel ban and a signature obligation. Our client has sincerely stated that he had no criminal intent. The investigation is still ongoing, and we kindly request that all parties respect the presumption of innocence, which is a fundamental legal principle. Our client has twin daughters. Comments made regarding the investigation with some political considerations will harm the process and his family. We are fully confident that our client will be acquitted as a result of the investigation. We respectfully announce this to the public. Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı's Attorney Av. Merve Uçanok."
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