Prison sentences were requested for two nursing home staff who allegedly committed violence against Alzheimer's and dementia patients.
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An investigation was launched into allegations of violence against Alzheimer's and dementia patients in a nursing home in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul.
The investigation into the allegations that Gülay Tanrıyeri (77) and Gülmi Kordere (79) were violently injured by the staff at an Alzheimer's and dementia care center in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, on May 8, 2026, has been completed.
THERE ARE TWO SUSPECTS IN THE INDICTMENT
In the indictment prepared by Büyükçekmece Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Tanrıyeri and Kordere were listed as 'victims', and Banu Z. (27) and Sudenaz M. (22) were listed as 'suspects'.
IT WAS STATED THAT THE IMAGES WERE
In the indictment, it was noted that the victims were living in a nursing home and the suspects were working in a nursing home. In the indictment, it was stated that on April 27, 2026, suspect Sudenaz M. pushed the victim Gülay Tanrıyeri, causing an injury that could not be relieved by simple medical intervention.
It was recorded in the indictment that there were images of the suspect Banu Z. spitting on the victim Gülmi Kordere.
HE DID NOT ACCEPT THE ACCUSE
Suspect Banu Z.'s statement to the prosecutor's office was also included in the indictment. Banu Z. said, "The victim was spitting at me. I pretended to spit at her, but I did not spit. I watched the footage on social media. I took these actions to calm the nerves of the patient named Gülmi and entertain her. I do not accept the accusation made against me."
"I PUSHED IT LIGHTLY"
Sudenez M., in his statement to the prosecutor's office, said, "I warned the patient Gülay Tanrıyeri because she was infected with other patients. I gently pushed her to sit down. The victim lost her balance and fell. I called the employee of the institution and we took Tanrıyeri to the hospital. I am extremely sorry for this situation."
BOTH VICTIMS DO NOT REMEMBER THE EVENT
In the indictment, it was emphasized that both victims were referred to the Hospice Special Care Center after the incident, that their statements could not be taken because the victims did not remember the incident due to their illness, and that it was understood that the suspects committed the crime charged against them.
HERE IS THE PUNISHMENT REQUESTED FOR 2 SUSPECTS
In the indictment prepared, it was requested that the suspect Banu Z. be punished with a prison sentence of 3 to 8 years for the crime of 'tormenting a person who is mentally unable to defend himself'.
In the indictment, the suspect Sudenez M. was requested to be punished with a prison sentence of 2 years to 3 years and 6 months for the crime of 'intentionally injuring a public official by abusing his influence'. The prepared indictment was sent to Büyükçekmece 18th Criminal Court of First Instance for evaluation.
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The trial will begin at the Büyükçekmece 18th Criminal Court of First Instance.
Very likely · Within months
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