Well, let's say you're accused of plotting a coup against a sitting national leader(here, Mr. Recip Erdogan). So, you are detained; held without bail, without any rights. So, then you finally get your day in court. Then, to your surprise, you are acquitted by the court. You have been a successful buinessman, and now you are free. Hmmm. Wait a minute. Not so fast, Buster. Despite a celebration in the streets of Istanbul, a few hours after the acquittal, the prosecutor has you picked up and held on a charge that maybe you helped the plotters of a coup.
Prosecutors claim he was part of the Gezi Movement which government officials say were plotters against the rule of Mr. Erdogan. So, back to the cooler. No freedom for you, Senor. We are not finished with you yet. You must be taught a lesson- a strong lesson. This could mean that the Turkish Court(s) have lost all independence from the executive. Mr. Erdogan has ruled Turkey for 17 years already(has it been that long?)
How long can he hold up? Nobody is betting on a replacement anytime soon.
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