Aylin Kotil, the ex-wife of Erzincan MP Mustafa Sarıgül, who was arrested as part of the Sarıgül investigation, has issued a written statement from prison. In the letter conveyed to the public through her lawyers, it was stated that she would respond to the allegations against her through legal channels.
Stating that she was detained on October 16 and arrested on October 19, Kotil expressed that she stands by the statements she gave during the police, prosecution, and judicial stages. Kotil emphasized her belief in the rule of law and principles.
"I will not repeat what I told the police, the prosecutor's office, and the judge, but I want to state that the evidence proving my innocence will be shared transparently with both judicial authorities and you, and that I will respond to smear campaigns through legal channels rather than by engaging with the slanderers. I am right, I am innocent, and I will do everything to prove this."
In her statement, Kotil also touched upon her past with her ex-husband Mustafa Sarıgül, saying that the political career of a person she divorced nearly 20 years ago is not a defining factor in her own life.
"Neither an ex-husband I divorced 20 years ago nor his political career occupies an important place in my life's journey. I have existed as 'Aylin,' and I will continue to remain so from now on. I have paid a price before for a wrong marriage, but this last one was a bit heavy!"
Kotil noted in her statement that she would follow the legal process and use her rights to the fullest against the allegations.
Kotil wrote the following in her statement:
"Dear Friends,
You know me; I have always been a citizen who believes in the rule of law, women's labor, and democratic principles.
My fundamental value in my life's journey was to leave behind a principled and respectable past worthy of my son, his children, and the "Kotil" surname.
The voice I want to convey to you during the process that separated me from you on October 16, resulted in my arrest on October 19, and currently on the 22nd day of my detention, is exactly the manifestation of this outlook on life.
Even though my freedom was taken from me 25 days ago, I want you to know that I am the same "Aylin" who does not compromise on the values she defends and whose name will not be associated with crime.
I know that you know that what I value most as a woman, a mother, and a human being is to lead a dignified life and to work to multiply my love for my country.
I will not repeat what I told the police, the prosecutor's office, and the judge, but I want to state that the evidence proving my innocence will be shared transparently with both judicial authorities and you, and that I will respond to smear campaigns through legal channels rather than by engaging with the slanderers.
And I want you to know that I am right, I am innocent, and I will do everything to prove this.
Neither an ex-husband I divorced 20 years ago nor his political career occupies an important place in my life's journey.
I have existed as "Aylin," and I will continue to remain so from now on.
I have paid a price before for a wrong marriage, but this last one was a bit heavy!
With my love."
News Source: 12punto
