Defendants Penalyzed for Attacking Referee Mahmut Selçuk – Breaking Sports Update
Penalties Handed Down to Defendants in Attack on Referee Mahmut Selçuk
The decision hearing for the case at the Criminal Court of First Instance took place on Wednesday, April 24, resulting in various penalties for the individuals involved in the attack on referee Mahmut Selçuk. Erkan Gül, who was found guilty of punching Selçuk, was sentenced to a total of 6 years and 3 months in prison, along with a 10-month sentence. Additionally, he will be prohibited from entering the management and control bodies of sports clubs, federations, clubs, and associations involved in sports activities for 5 years. The announcement of the verdict was postponed, and Gül will be put on probation for 5 years.
Another defendant, Kadir Bayat, received a 112-day prison sentence, a judicial fine of 2,240 liras, plus an additional 7,080 liras and 10 months in prison. The court decided to keep Bayat under supervision for 5 years.
Sumet Özdemir and Muhsin Avşar, the other defendants in the case, were each sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined 4,500 liras. Like the other defendants, the announcement of the verdict was postponed, and they will be under supervision for the next 5 years.
It was also mentioned that referee Mahmut Selçuk’s request for material and moral compensation will be filed as a separate case. The image attached shows the moment when the penalties were announced to the four defendants involved in the attack on the referee.
Overall, the court’s decision sends a clear message that violence and aggression in sports will not be tolerated, and those responsible will face legal consequences for their actions.
