Mehmet Akif Ersoy issues correction on 'political operation' statement: It exceeded my intent

Within the scope of the investigation conducted by theIstanbulChiefPublic Prosecutor's Office,former HabertürkGeneral EditorMehmet AkifErsoy, regarding the "drugHe was arrested on charges of "facilitating drug use" and "providing benefits in exchange for sexual intercourse."According to the prosecutor's office,Ersoy created environmentsfor group sexual intercourseby giving drugs to women at his home.The prosecutor's officestated that four peoplealleged that the person acted inunity ofthought and action. The former

individual, who was arrestedin the druginvestigation conducted by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Habertürk TV General Broadcast Director Mehmet Akif Ersoy made a statement through his lawyers, and the staIn his statement, herejected theaccusations and allegations, stating that this was a "political operation"hadsaid.

ŞAMİL TAYYAR REACTEDTOIT

AKP member Şamil Tayyar reacted to Ersoy's "political operation" remarks by stating,"I have a few words regarding the term 'political operation'.He has influential friends in the state and in politics, but he is not a significant figureto warrant a political operation. While it is possible to remove and dismiss an administratorwithin the TMSF in a single second, why would such an operation becarried out?"

"IT EXCEEDED MY INTENT"

Mehmet Akif Ersoy,regarding theaforementioned expression,issueda written statement, saying, "I have realized that my words, 'it is a political operation,' which were the subject of Şamil's criticism, exceeded my intentand opened the doorto misconceptions regarding both the governmentand judicial authorities."opened the door to misperceptions, I realized," he said.

Ersoy's written statement is as follows:

"As is known,as I was detained on Saturday evening. I spent the night in custody in a state of complete sleeplessness and stress. I underwent a health checkup at the forensic mBetween the medical examination, the prosecutor's interrogation, and the court testimonyprocess, I went through ahighly exhaustingperiodboth physically and mentally.

Today,my lawyerand the arrest proshared some social media commentsregarding my process with me. Among these were comments from ouresteemedcolleagueand elder Şamil Tayyar, including his comments and criticisms regarding my "political operation" remark.

On this occasion, I had the opportunity to take anotherlook at my statement.I had. I realized that my words, "it is a political operation," which were the subject of Şamil's criticism,exceeded myintent, andopened the door to misconceptions regarding both the government and judicial authoritiesI saw.Therefore,

I believe this expression was unfortunatein terms of the perception it created and did not reflect my true intent. I would like to state this specifically.

"THERE IS NO NEED FOR THE POLITICAL WILL TO CONDUCT AN OPERATION"

So much so that; for my removal from the management of the media group under the TMSF, there is already no need for the political will to conduct an operation. This wa declaration of will to be shown in the forefrontis sufficient. On the other hand, judicial authorities are obligated to evaluate the reportsand complaints submitted to them, and this situation is a requirement of theirduties.When I said that I was subjected to an operation,

what I meantwasThe point I was making is that certain individuals who file reports with judicial authorities or file complaints while concealing their identitiesare attemptingto conducta baseless,unjust, and organized operation against me,thereby alsomisleadingthe judicial authorities.that they have been involved in.

The authority I was targeting with that expression was not the judicial bodies, but rather those individuals andcircles that are knowingly or unknowingly attempting to manipulate theprocesses. I practice a profession wherecompetition is ruthless. I practice a profession wherecompetition is ruthless.

I have certain information regarding the background of the reports made on tabloid sites and social media accounts. I have heard that there are people whose ambitions are leagues ahead of their intellect,who, after becoming myadversary, go around saying "I will take Akif down," or who harborhostility because their specificdemands and expectations were not met.

Suchrhetoric and personalanimosities regarding mestrengthened my conviction that the processwas being manipulated.In any case,the accusationsI am facing,regarding my private life,are being addressedon legal grounds.far beyond baseless accusations,of being extremely dishonorable and constituting a severe attack on my personality, such as obtaining benefits through material means and sexuality,are disproportionate accusations..

"TO PREVENT MISUNDERSTANDING"I MAY HAVE USED HARSH EXPRESSIONS"

It is clear that such allegations constitute a severe smear campaign targeting my life and professional reputation. However, while expressing my reaction to these accusations, due to the shock, fatigue, and intense stress I experienced, I may have used expressions that were open to misunderstanding.I may have used inappropriateexpressions.

I am makingthisstatement both to clarify the truthandto resolve any potential misunderstandings that may have arisen.

My goal is toto ensure the process is understood on thecorrect grounds and to state once again that Idid not make any unfairinsinuations toward any authority. I trust in the common sense of the publicand believe that the process will conclude in a fair andtransparent manner.sincerely believe."