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Turkish court frees seven jailed journalists Turkish court frees seven journalists as trial continues
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A Turkish court has ordered the release of seven suspects in a trial of 17 staff from the opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet. A Turkish court has ordered that seven of 17 staff members from the opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet be freed from jail while their trial continues.
The journalists and managers were being held on charges of aiding a terrorist organisation. The seven must report to authorities until the next hearing on 11 September.
A number of others remain in custody and arrest warrants are out for two more who have fled the country. The journalists and managers are being held on charges of aiding a terrorist organisation.
The next hearing is listed for 11 September. Supporters of the accused are adamant the charges are political. A number of others remain in custody. Arrest warrants are out for two more who have fled the country. Supporters say the charges are political.
The seven people who have been released are Musa Kart, Bulent Utku, Turan Gunay, Onder Çelik, Kemal Gungor, Hakan Karasinir and Guray Oz.
They have been released under judicial supervision.
If found guilty, the defendants could face sentences of up to 43 years in jail.