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Kaşif Kozinoğlu death investigation reopened in Turkey
Turkish authorities have reopened the investigation into the 2011 death of Kaşif Kozinoğlu, a former National Intelligence Organization (MİT) official, while in Silivri Prison. The Silivri Criminal Court of Peace overturned a previous non-prosecution decision on August 26, leading to a new probe coordinated by the Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that legal proceedings have been initiated against 11 suspects. Ten suspects have been detained, while one individual, identified as a FETÖ fugitive, is believed to be abroad in France. Some reports indicate that up to 16 people, including 15 prison guards and one soldier, have been detained as part of the broader investigation.
The new inquiry focuses on allegations of negligence and potential foul play. Specifically, camera footage reportedly shows a guard, Ferhat Veysi Gül, allegedly increasing the volume of a radio to drown out an emergency alarm button pressed by Kozinoğlu during his medical distress. The investigation aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding his death and determine if criminal responsibility exists.
Entities
Akın Gürlek · Ferhat Veysi Gül · Kaşif Kozinoğlu · MIT · Milli İstihbarat Teşkilatı · National Intelligence Organization · Silivri Cezaevi · Silivri Prison
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] A total of 16 suspects, including 15 prison guards, have been detained as part of the investigation. www.habereguven.com · www.manisahaberleri.com · www.tr724.com · www.gazetepencere.com · www.sabah.com.tr
- [● 6 SOURCES] Guard Ferhat Veysi Gül, who is a suspect, reportedly fled to France in August 2016. www.sozcu.com.tr · www.gazetepencere.com · www.karsmanset.com · www.aydinses.com · www.aydinpost.com · +1 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] Kaşif Kozinoğlu, a former MİT official, died on November 12, 2011, while detained in Silivri Prison. www.karsmanset.com · www.habereguven.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.manisahaberleri.com · www.tr724.com · +18 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that legal proceedings have been initiated against 11 suspects regarding the death of Kaşif Kozinoğlu. www.karsmanset.com · www.aydinpost.com · www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · www.takvim.com.tr · www.korkusuz.com.tr · +5 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Camera footage allegedly shows guard Ferhat Veysi Gül increasing the volume of a radio to drown out an emergency alarm button pressed by Kozinoğlu. www.sozcu.com.tr · www.gazetepencere.com · www.odatv.com · www.sabah.com.tr · www.sondakika.com · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] A special investigation team led by Captain Kerim Sarısakal has been established under the coordination of the Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. www.sabah.com.tr · www.karsmanset.com · www.aydinses.com · www.aydinpost.com · www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr
- [● 13 SOURCES] The Silivri Criminal Court of Peace overturned a previous decision of non-prosecution on August 26. www.karsmanset.com · www.aydinpost.com · www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · www.takvim.com.tr · www.bursatv.com.tr · +8 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The investigation includes 10 suspects and 6 witnesses. www.habereguven.com · www.manisahaberleri.com · www.tr724.com · www.gazetepencere.com · www.sabah.com.tr