Tanju Özcan was acquitted of sexual assault and deprivation of liberty

A lawsuit was filed against Tanju Özcan, who was arrested and suspended from his post as Mayor of Bolu within the scope of the 'Extortion by force' investigation in February, for the crimes of 'Qualified sexual assault' and 'Chain deprivation of liberty', following the complaint of municipal staff Öznur Ç.

Özcan, who was detained for these two crimes, was released at the hearing last June. The case continued without arrest.

Tanju Özcan attended the hearing of the case held today at the Bolu 2nd High Criminal Court via SEGBİS from Ankara Sincan Prison, where he is currently detained on the charge of 'Extortion by force'.

The court board ruled that there was no concrete material evidence beyond all doubt that the defendant committed the crime charged, and acquitted Tanju Özcan of both crimes.

Tanju Özcan continues to be detained within the scope of the 'Extortion by force' investigation.