Istanbul Lawyer Arrested After European Council Meeting Claims Detention is Politically Motivated

Istanbul, Turkey – Fırat Epözdemir, a prominent member of the Istanbul Bar Association Board of Directors, was detained upon his arrival at Istanbul Airport on January 23. Epözdemir had been returning from a meeting at the European Council in Strasbourg, which was focused on defending human rights. Following his detention, Epözdemir was transported to Metris Prison. His arrest has sparked considerable concern among legal professionals and human rights activists, both domestically and internationally. Epözdemir has publicly addressed his arrest via social media, expressing gratitude towards his colleagues and supporters. Notably, he thanked Prof. Dr. İbrahim … Read more

Istanbul Lawyer Arrested on Alleged Connections with Kurdish Militant Group

Istanbul, Turkey – A prominent lawyer from Istanbul was detained and subsequently arrested by Turkish authorities on charges linked to terrorism, amid intensified scrutiny over alleged connections to the proscribed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). Firat Epözdemir, identified as a board member of the Istanbul Bar Association, faces accusations of “membership in an armed terrorist group” and disseminating “terrorist propaganda.” The arrest, which took place on Saturday, follows Epözdemir’s detainment two days prior at Istanbul Airport. The action is part of a broader probe touching on alleged affiliations with the PKK, considered a terrorist organization by … Read more

High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash, Two Arrested in Reedley

Reedley, CA – A brief police pursuit in Reedley ended in a collision on Friday, involving suspects Victor Chavez and Anthony Virk near the intersection of Manning Avenue and Fisher Avenue. Following the chase, authorities detained Chavez and Virk, who now face multiple charges related to the incident. The chase initiated when Reedley Police attempted to stop a vehicle due to suspicious activity observed by patrolling officers. The vehicle, reportedly driven by Chavez with Virk as a passenger, failed to comply, leading to a police pursuit. Shortly after, the suspects’ vehicle crashed near the aforementioned … Read more

Connecticut Man Arrested with Over 2,700 Bags of Heroin, Charged with Operating Drug Factory

Waterbury, Conn. – A local man was detained on charges related to drug trafficking after authorities discovered a significant amount of narcotics in his residence. Tremaine Days, 26, was arrested on Friday following a search and seizure operation carried out by Waterbury police at his home located on Jewelry Street. During the operation, officers uncovered an array of illegal substances, including 2,710 individual bags of heroin, 27 capsules of crack cocaine, and marijuana. Additionally, the search yielded $1,395 in cash and a loaded Smith & Wesson handgun. Days is now facing multiple charges, including operating … Read more