Defendants: Ramazan Alkan

Media Outlet and Position: Yeni Akit newspaper – Reporter

Accusations: Membership of a terrorist organization

Possible sentences: –

Court: Ankara

Case Background:

Ramazan Alkan, a reporter for Yeni Akit newspaper, was arrested on September 30, 2016, over accusations of using ByLock, an encrypted-communications application that has been said to be used among followers of the Gülen movement.

Alkan was released on bail on March 28, 2017, when the court ruled that there was a lack of evidence.

The next hearing is set for September 4, 2018.

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