by Lordo » Wed May 27, 2015 9:54 pm
quick update.
Escorted to the court by the police, the couple arrived and were led straight into the building joined with their approximate 25 supporters. Although there was a very heavy police presence, the most noticeable factor was the non-appearance of the Grey Wolves that had been present at the last 3 court hearings. Upon investigation it was noted that this was because the Wolves had been filmed by the police over the last few hearings and as a result there were 15 arrests yesterday of some of their members present outside of the court due to either illegally being in the north or for other police issues. This apparently gave a reason for the rest of them not to turn up at today’s hearing.
There were however 4-5 of the Grey Wolves inside the court listening to the proceedings. Two more witnesses were called for the Prosecution, one was a Policeman from the time of arrest of the couple and the other was one of the 4 mainlanders who had complained about the flag to the police before their arrest. Upon cross examination by their solicitor, both witnesses began shouting and the judge gave a 5 minute recess and threatened them both with contempt of court and told the Prosecutor to get them under control. The couple’s supporters felt that due to their rowdy behavior, both Prosecution witnesses were discredited and this was in fact to Koray and Cinel’s benefit.
After the witnesses, the judge adjourned the case till 4th June 2015 when the Defence will present their witnesses. Outside of the court, the couple were not allowed to give any statement to the waiting press and were led away by a police escort to their home with the unfurling of the Cyprus flag from inside their car. Supporters of the couple wore garlands of olive leaves and held up the victory sign whilst saying the words ‘Baris –Eirini-Peace’.
There were also statements made by the Political leader Izzet Izcan and the Teachers Union KTOS in support of the couple’s plight.
The case continues…..
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