Turkish opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu faces 110 years in prison
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According to the Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet, 28 lawsuits were filed against Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, some of which were initiated by Erdogan. The politician faces 110 years in prison, as well as a ban on political activity.
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The leader of the Turkish opposition and the main rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in last month's elections, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, faces 110 years in prison, as well as a ban on political activity, according to a report published on Thursday in the Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet.
"Earlier, a number of lawsuits were suspended due to the fact that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has parliamentary immunity. Now they will be considered again, since he was not elected to the new convocation," Cumhuriyet reports.
According to the newspaper, representatives of the ruling Justice and Development Party have opened a criminal case accusing the opposition candidate of insulting the President. The lawsuits are related to public statements by Kılıçdaroğlu during the election campaign, in which he compared Erdoğan to famous political leaders of the past, such as Saddam Hussein, Muammar Gaddafi and Nicolae Ceausescu.
For most lawsuits, the term of imprisonment is up to four years. In general, the ex-presidential candidate, who won 48% of the vote, could face 110 years in prison. In addition, if the claims are satisfied, Kılıçdaroğlu will be banned from participating in elections and engaging in political activities. Now he heads the opposition Republican People's Party.
"Earlier, a number of lawsuits were suspended due to the fact that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has parliamentary immunity. Now they will be considered again, since he was not elected to the new convocation," Cumhuriyet reports.
According to the newspaper, representatives of the ruling Justice and Development Party have opened a criminal case accusing the opposition candidate of insulting the President. The lawsuits are related to public statements by Kılıçdaroğlu during the election campaign, in which he compared Erdoğan to famous political leaders of the past, such as Saddam Hussein, Muammar Gaddafi and Nicolae Ceausescu.
For most lawsuits, the term of imprisonment is up to four years. In general, the ex-presidential candidate, who won 48% of the vote, could face 110 years in prison. In addition, if the claims are satisfied, Kılıçdaroğlu will be banned from participating in elections and engaging in political activities. Now he heads the opposition Republican People's Party.
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