Monday, August 05, 2013

Turkey Court Sentences 'Ergenekon Coup Plotters'

BBC: A court in Turkey has been delivering its verdicts in a long-running trial of more than 270 people accused of plotting to overthrow the government.

Prison sentences of up to 47 years have been handed out to some of those accused in the "Ergenekon" plot, while 21 people have been acquitted.

Verdicts are being read out one by one at the specially constructed courtroom.

Among those on trial is a former army chief, as well as other officers, lawyers, academics and journalists.

Gen Ilker Basbug, who led the military between 2008 and 2010, has rejected all the charges against him. It is not yet known what the verdict is against him.

The plot allegedly aimed to topple the Justice and Development (AK) Party government. (+ video) » | Monday, August 05, 2013