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Turkey legal cases involve apprentice death and student assault
Two separate incidents of violence involving minors in Turkey have drawn legal attention.
In Şanlıurfa, the first hearing has commenced for the death of 15-year-old apprentice Muhammed Kendirci. Kendirci died in intensive care four days after being subjected to high-pressure air from a 12-bar compressor by his journeyman, Habip Aksoy, at a carpentry workshop. Aksoy, who is facing charges of killing with possible intent, claimed the incident occurred during a joke while attempting to clean dust. The court has ordered Aksoy's continued detention, and the case is adjourned until January 2027.
In Afyonkarahisar, a 16-year-old student, E. I., was hospitalized with a broken nose and a facial laceration after an alleged physical confrontation with a teacher, E. K. The student claims the teacher headbutted him in a private office following an argument with peers. While the student's family has filed a formal complaint and initiated legal action, the Provincial Director of National Education stated that no administrative investigation has been launched yet as no official documentation has been received.
Entities
Bozova · E. I. · E. K. · Habip Aksoy · Muhammed Kendirci · Şanlıurfa 10th High Criminal Court
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Şanlıurfa 10th High Criminal Court ordered the defendant to remain in custody. www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The defendant claimed the incident occurred while joking and attempting to clean dust. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · www.haberport.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The trial has been adjourned until January 6, 2027. www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The compressor used in the incident had a pressure of 12 bars. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · www.haberport.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The defendant is facing charges of killing with possible intent against a child. www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Muhammed Kendirci died after suffering severe internal organ damage. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · www.haberport.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The court ordered the defendant's continued detention. www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Muhammed Kendirci died after suffering serious internal organ damage. www.baskentgazete.com.tr · www.haberport.com