New lawyer for Mehmet Akif Ersoy's defense has been determined
Hüseyin Kaya has taken on the defense of journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who was arrested as part of a "drug investigation." Kaya had previously served as the lawyer for the Dilan and Engin Polat couple.
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In the "drug" investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 4 individuals, including journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy, were arrested in recent days.It was learned that Ersoy was arrested on allegations of "facilitating the use of narcotics and establishing an organization for the purpose of committing crimes." Most recently, in his statement, he denied using any drugs.Ersoy, who stated that hedoes not use drugs, hadhis hairsampletested, and the result of the drug test cameback 'positive'.
Ersoy's defenseIt was noted that lawyer Hüseyin Kaya will conduct the defense. It was reported that Kaya began his duties as Ersoy's lawyer as of Friday.it was learned that he will begin.
Kaya previously represented Dilan and Engin Polat, who were arrested on charges of "money laundering," "violating the Tax Procedure Law," and "establishing and managing an organization for the purpose ofcommittingcrimes." The chargesagainst the Polat couple were the couple's lawyerhad undertakenand after aperiod of time, heannounced that theyhadparted ways.