Trial of Five Turkish Police for Torture of Lawyer: Key Video Evidence Lost
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The trial of five Turkish police officers accused of torturing a lawyer will resume on June 26. The case centers on the arrest of attorney Murat Çelik during a protest by the Saturday Mothers/People group on July 8, 2023.
Prosecutors allege the officers handcuffed Çelik in a painful reverse position and used physical violence against him. However, a crucial piece of evidence has disappeared: the SEGBİS recordings. SEGBİS is the audio-visual recording system used in Turkish courtrooms and police stations to document procedures.
The upcoming hearing falls on the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.