A court in Ankara has rejected an appeal by the family of slain journalist Hrant Dink against a prosecutor’s decision not to investigate two officials of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) who allegedly warned Dink over his writings, Hurriyet Daily News reported.
A prosecutor had previously decided that the MIT officials’ action, which was perceived by many as a threat, amounted to “negligence” but no investigation could be initiated because the alleged offence exceeded the statute of limitations.
The 1st Sincan Court for Serious Crimes, where the Dink family had lodged the appeal, ruled that the prosecutor’s decision was in line with the law and that no new evidence had been obtained on the issue in the meantime to necessitate a fresh consideration.
Armenian News
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