Posted on 05/06/2010 1:59:21 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld
The refusal of 3rd Army Comman-der Gen. Saldray Berk to attend a terror trial on Tuesday and the unexpected appearance of two F-16 fighters flying over the Erzurum 2nd High Criminal Court building as the trial began were met by harsh criticism from most observers, who said the general not only defied the law by not attending the hearing but also hoped to put psychological pressure on the court with the fighters.
The general has been indicted for membership in a terrorist organization. The first hearing of the trial was held in Erzurum on Tuesday. Thirteen suspects were present during the hearing; however, Gen. Berk failed to appear despite receiving a court summons last week. His lawyer said the general would be in Ankara to attend Land Forces Command meetings for three days, which excused him from attending the hearing. According to retired prosecutor Reşat Petek, Berk's refusal to attend the hearing added to suspicions that the general is guilty and has nothing to say to defend himself before the court.
“Suspects who have confidence in themselves regarding the crimes they are accused of comply with court orders and defend themselves before justice. Gen. Berk should have done the same. However, his refusal to attend the hearing has raised suspicions. Some saw it as an attempt to escape justice and defy the law, while others said the general has nothing to say to defend himself and thus he refused to attend the hearing,” Petek remarked.
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Thailand?
Turkey
Read the keywords.It might give you a clue
When did Turkis get a hairforce?
There’s no need for name calling.
Ah, THAILAND.
You are right. I apologize
I was kidding. I knew it was Middle Earth all along.
We were Hungary for Turkey, So-ve-et.
On fine China?
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