With 18 indictments merged, a lawsuit was filed against Reyhan Çapan, the former managing editor of Özgür Gündem newspaper, on charges of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” and “printing or publishing the statements of terrorist organizations”. The first hearing has been adjourned until a later date as Çapan’s attorney had an excuse (January 26).

At the hearing held at the İstanbul 2nd High Criminal Court on June 3, 2021, the court board ruled that the execution of the warrants issued against defendants Bülent Toraman, Cimşit Atılgan and Nebahat Akman should be awaited. The next hearing will be held on November 30 (June 3).

At the hearing held on November 30, 2021, the court board ruled that the execution of the warrants should be awaited. The next hearing will be held on March 16, 2022 (November 30).

At the hearing held on September 27, 2022, Çapan and her lawyers were not present in the courtroom by offering an excuse; the hearing was held on the file. The next hearing will be held on February 7, 2023 (September 27).

At the hearing held on February 7, 2023, lawyers did not appear before the judge by offering an excuse. The hearing was held on the file. The next hearing will be held on September 26 (February 7).