Kahramanmaraş school attack trial: mother released, father remains detained
Key Points
- In the first hearing of the Kahramanmaraş school attack trial, the attacker's mother was released while his father remained detained.
- Psychologists confirmed the attacker's autism diagnosis, suicide attempt, and history of self-harm.
- Victim families and their lawyers reacted to the release decision, stating they will object.
- The hearing was adjourned to December 4; attacker İsa Aras Mersinli was one of the 10 people who died in the incident.
By the Numbers
The first hearing of the trial regarding the school attack in Kahramanmaraş that killed 1 teacher and 9 students has concluded. The attacker İsa Aras Mersinli's father Uğur Mersinli remained in detention while his mother Peyman Pınar Mersinli was released. The court adjourned the hearing to December 4.
During the hearing, psychologists stated that the attacker had been diagnosed with autism, had attempted suicide, and had engaged in self-harm. The school guidance counselor and a hospital doctor also testified about the child's psychological issues and notifications made to the family. Victim families reacted to the decision and announced they would object.
The father Uğur Mersinli's continued detention while the mother was released was described as a "legal scandal." Attorney Özcan Kara claimed the court violated impartiality and announced they would file a recusal motion. The families want justice to prevail.
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- Who is being tried in the case and what was the decision?
- The attacker's father Uğur Mersinli remained detained, while his mother Peyman Pınar Mersinli was released.
- What was determined about the attacker's psychological state?
- He had been diagnosed with autism, attempted suicide in 8th grade, and harmed himself with a pen.
- How did the victim families react to the decision?
- They called it a "legal scandal" and announced they would object and file a recusal motion.
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