Turkish Parliament Staff Face Prison for Alleged Abuse of Interns
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Five staff members of the Turkish Grand National Assembly could face over 16 years in prison. They are accused of sexually abusing student interns.
A formal indictment has been prepared by prosecutors. It demands prison sentences ranging up to 16 years and 6 months for the five suspects.
The case involves allegations that parliamentary employees subjected interns to sexual abuse. The investigation is being conducted by the parliament's own internal systems.
The indictment now moves to the judicial process. The suspects will face trial based on these charges.