Detained defendant suffers heart attack during ongoing 'Renaissance Residence' trial

The trial for the Renaissance Residence in Hatay, which collapsed during the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes and became a grave for 269 people, continues.

A shocking development occurred during today's hearing at the Hatay 5th High Criminal Court. Bülent Seküçoğlu, one of the detained partners of the company that built the structure, suffered a heart attack during the proceedings and was taken to the hospital.

IT BECAME A GRAVE FOR 269 PEOPLE

Following the earthquake, those who lost their lives in the Renaissance Residence included Hatayspor footballer Christian Atsu, Hatayspor Sporting Director Taner Savut, and national handball player Cemal Kütahya. A total of 269 people lost their lives, and 13 others were injured. The judicial process that began following this event is being followed with great attention.

ONE PERSON IS SOUGHT WITH A RED NOTICE

After the collapse, contractor Mehmet Yaşar Coşkun, building inspection company official Mehmet Haşim Eraslan, building inspection company manager and company partner Bülent Seküçoğlu, and control inspector Önder Artun were arrested on charges of causing the death of more than one person through conscious negligence. Building inspection company officials A.K., construction technician I.D., and site manager B.M. were released to be tried without arrest. Hüseyin Yalçın Coşkun, the brother of the fugitive contractor Mehmet Yaşar Coşkun and the residence's static project manager, site manager, and company partner, is being sought with a red notice.

HE SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK

During today's hearing, as contractor Mehmet Yaşar Coşkun was presenting his defense, company partner Bülent Seküçoğlu suddenly suffered a heart attack and collapsed. Medical teams present in the courtroom provided initial intervention to Seküçoğlu before he was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The hearing was adjourned following the incident.

News Source: 12punto