While the names of the "fund fraud" on Türkiye's agenda are still not disclosed; A "compensation lawsuit" move came from the ruling party AKP.
AKP General Secretary Eyyüp Kadir İnan; announced that a lawsuit for non-pecuniary damages for a total of 1 million 600 thousand liras was filed against journalists Şaban Sevinç, Timur Soykan and BirGün TV and NEW Party Spokesperson Zeynel Emre.
İnan stated that they will continue to use their legal rights against unfounded allegations targeting the party's corporate identity and reputation.
AKP General Secretary Eyyüp Kadir İnan, in his statement on his social media account, stated that lawsuits for non-pecuniary damages have been filed due to statements and publications that are considered to damage the party's corporate identity, reputation and prestige.
In his statement regarding the legal processes initiated by the AKP General Secretariat, İnan said, "As the AK Party, we continue to use our legal rights with determination against unfounded claims, accusations and statements targeting the corporate identity, reputation and prestige of our party."
THREE SEPARATE CASES: TOTAL 1 MILLION 600 THOUSAND LIRA DEMAND FOR COMPENSATION
Sharing the details of the non-pecuniary damage cases filed by the AKP, İnan stated that the legal processes in question were based on statements and publications made on different dates.
In this context, a lawsuit for non-pecuniary damages of 500 thousand liras was filed against Şaban Sevinç due to his broadcasts dated 28-30 September and 1 and 8 October.
A demand for non-pecuniary damages of 600 thousand liras was made against Timur Soykan and BirGün TV due to their broadcasts on September 26 and October 3 and 10.
A lawsuit for non-pecuniary damages of 500 thousand liras was filed against NEW Party Spokesperson Zeynel Emre due to her statements dated October 12.
Thus, the total amount of non-pecuniary damages requested in the cases filed by the AKP reached 1 million 600 thousand liras.
"THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE RIGHT TO CRITICISM AND UNREAL CLAIMS MUST BE OBSERVED"
Claiming that AKP respects freedom of expression, freedom of the press and the right to criticism, İnan stated that legal limits should be observed in the use of these rights.
İnan included the following statements in his statement:
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE PUBLIC
As the AK Party, we continue to use our legal rights with determination against unfounded claims, accusations and statements targeting the corporate identity, reputation and prestige of our party.
In this context, a legal process has been initiated by our AK Party General Secretariat regarding statements and publications that are considered to damage the institutional reputation of our party.
In this context;
* 500,000 TL for Şaban Sevinç for his broadcasts dated 28-30 September and 1 and 8 October,
* 600,000 TL for Timur Soykan and BirGün TV for their broadcasts on 26 September and 3 and 10 October,
* 500,000 TL for YP Spokesperson Zeynel Emre for her statements dated October 12
Lawsuits for non-pecuniary damages have been filed.
AK Party is a political movement that respects freedom of expression, freedom of the press and the right to criticism, which are indispensable elements of democratic politics.
However, we believe that the legal and democratic distinction between exercising the right to criticism and targeting the institutional reputation of a political party through unrealistic allegations should be observed.
No person, institution or political entity has the right to damage the corporate identity and reputation of our party with unfair accusations, citing the right to freedom of the press or political criticism.
AK Party is one of Turkey's deep-rooted political institutions with its 25-year political history, strong bond with our nation and democratic legitimacy.
Protecting the institutional rights and reputation of our party is not only a legal right, but also a requirement of the corporate responsibility we bear towards our nation and organizations.
With this understanding, we will follow the legal processes initiated until the end; We will continue to exercise our legitimate and democratic rights against any unlawful allegations and accusations against our party.
AK Party continues its political struggle today, as it did yesterday, on the basis of law, democracy and the will of the nation; will continue to inform the public accurately and transparently.
It is announced to the public with respect.
AK PARTY GENERAL SECRETARIAT
