Shocking confession in harassment case: Daughter of jailed mayor says 'I sent the messages'

The revelation that Hasbi Dede, who serves as the mayor of the Görele district in Giresun, sent messages containing harassment via social media and WhatsApp to the 16-year-old daughter of a person working as a tea server at the municipality, has caused a widespread public outcry.

Following these developments, Dede was arrested as part of the investigation that was launched.

INDICTMENT PREPARED

In the indictment prepared during the investigation process, a prison sentence of 9 months to 4 years and 6 months was requested for Hasbi Dede for the crime of "sexual harassment against a child by taking advantage of the convenience provided by electronic communication tools."

The indictment, which has not yet been accepted by the court, states that the messages subject to the accusation were sent via WhatsApp.

NOTABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE INVESTIGATION

A new development has occurred in the ongoing investigation. According to the report in Türkiye Gazetesi, the 15-year-old daughter of the jailed Hasbi Dede, A.D., went to the prosecutor's office and gave a statement.

CLAIM OF "I SENT THE MESSAGES"

In her statement, A.D. claimed that her father was innocent. It was reported that she said she had sent the messages from her father's phone due to jealousy.

News Source: 12punto