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Turkey opens bribery case against journalist and three others seeking prison terms

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Lyon, France TURKEY TRANSLATED
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Turkish prosecutors have filed a new criminal lawsuit charging former TV host Tanju Özcen with the offense of "bribery" (şantaj) alongside two other individuals, including his brother-in-law Şerif Yılmaz and their son İsmail Çakırkaya who are also facing charges.

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    A new lawsuit has been filed against Tanju Oşcan and three other individuals on charges of blackmail.
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    The prosecution is requesting both prison sentences for the defendants involved in this case.
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    In addition to imprisonment, a judicial fine (adli para cezas) will be imposed as part of the requested penalties.
[Mar 17] A lawsuit was filed against Tanju Oşcan and three other individuals on charges of blackmail, with requests for prison sentences and judicial fines being made by the prosecution.