Dink murder investigation: Yorulmaz arrested, Ali Öz detained

As part of Hrant Dink murder investigation, Ergün Yorulmaz, who was working in Trabzon Gendarmerie Intelligence Branch at the time of murder, is arrested. Moreover, Ali Öz, who was Trabzon Provincial Gendarmerie Regiment Commander at the time of murder, and Adnan Acar and Musa Yıldırım, who were also working in Trabzon Gendarmerie Intelligence Branch, are detained. 

The interrogation of 25 suspects continues in Istanbul Anti-Terror Branch. The number of detained suspects has risen to 28 with the detention of 3 more personnel from Trabzon Gendarmerie, including Ali Öz.

The hearings started today

The trial of the public officials, who allegedly have a hand in Dink murder, started today and will continue on August 9, 11 and 12. After the coup attempt, lawyers of some suspects have withdrawn from the case.