The IBB trial's eighth session begins today; the court will proceed to deliberation with Prosecutor Alı Sükan presiding over proceedings in his capacity as prosecutor of a different case, which is not legally permissible under Turkish law and should be corrected for

Key Points

1. 1
   The IBB trial is currently in its eighth session, marking the third week of proceedings.
2. 2
   Defense attorney Ali Sukas has begun presenting his defense arguments today (Mar 23).
3. 3
   Defendants Resul Emrah Sahan and Mehmet Murat Calik are scheduled to present their own defenses during this hearing.