First statement from Nasuh Mahruki after release: 'We never lost our faith for a single moment'

Nasuh Mahruki, who was arrested due to a post he shared on his social media account, has been released following an appeal to a higher court. Sharing a post on his social media account after his release, Mahruki stated, "We never lost our faith and confidence in the conscience, common sense, and high morality of the Turkish nation, nor in justice and the existence of fair legal professionals, even for a single moment."

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First statement from Nasuh Mahruki after release: 'We never lost our faith for a single moment'

Former AKUT President Nasuh Mahruki, who was detained and subsequently arrested after criticizing the statements of Supreme Election Council (YSK) Chairman Ahmet Yener regarding electronic voting, has been released.

Following Mahruki's release, his close friend, journalist Nasuh Bektaş, shared the first images via his Instagram account.

Sharing photos of Mahruki with his family, Bektaş used the words "Finally" and "Freedom" in his statement.

Nasuh Mahruki also made a statement on his X account after his release. Sharing a photo with his family, Mahruki said in his post, "We never lost our faith and confidence in the conscience, common sense, and high morality of the Turkish nation, nor in justice and the existence of fair legal professionals, even for a single moment."

Mahruki's post is as follows:

"We have reunited…

We never lost our faith and confidence in the conscience, common sense, and high morality of the Turkish nation, nor in justice and the existence of fair legal professionals, even for a single moment.

Our endless thanks to everyone who stood by us, made us feel their support, provided support in every way, tried to help, and looked out for us.

We love you all very much and we are proud of you."

WHAT HAPPENED?

Mahruki was arrested 15 days ago on the charge of "publicly disseminating misleading information" due to his criticisms on his social media account regarding claims that the electronic voting system would be adopted. The prosecutor's office had requested that Mahruki be sentenced to imprisonment ranging from 1 to 3 years.

Mahruki will appear before the judge on December 26.

News Source: 12punto