A Turkish jihadist, convicted twice on terrorism charges because he planned to join the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and who disseminated propaganda on behalf of the terrorist organization on social media and communicated with ISIS members, was let go by Turkey’s highest appellate court.
The jihadist, whose identity was kept secret by the Supreme Court of Appeals (Yargıtay), was convicted by Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court in 2018 on terrorism charges and sentenced to time in prison. The evidence collected during the investigation showed that he was actively involved with known ISIS members, exchanged communications with them and inquired about how to join ISIS in Syria.
A review of his social media accounts revealed that he was promoting ISIS on the internet and supporting ISIS leaders. The Supreme Court of Appeals’ Third Chamber, which reviews terrorism cases, overturned the conviction in 2021, citing procedural irregularities during the trial.
Source :Nordic Monitor