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Beaten over alleged harassment... CHP Spokesperson Sarı: 'Ahmet Baran Yazgan has been called to the General Headquarters

Beaten over alleged harassment... CHP Spokesperson Sarı: 'Ahmet Baran Yazgan has been called to the General Headquarters for investigation'

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • CHP lawmaker Ahmet Baran Yazgan was reportedly beaten after being accused of harassing women at a gathering in Edirne.
  • The incident escalated into a physical altercation, with footage circulating on social media.
  • Both Yazgan and the other parties involved have filed complaints, and an investigation is underway.

CHP Member of Parliament Ahmet Baran Yazgan was reportedly involved in a physical altercation in Edirne, allegedly stemming from accusations of harassment. The incident occurred at a gathering where Yazgan reportedly began arguing with individuals present.

According to reports, the dispute escalated into a physical fight after allegations surfaced that Yazgan had harassed women at the gathering. Footage of the alleged assault, showing Yazgan attempting to shield himself, was recorded by those present and subsequently circulated on social media platforms.

Following the incident, both Yazgan and the other parties involved have reportedly filed complaints against each other. Yazgan has filed a complaint citing assault, while the opposing party has lodged a complaint accusing Yazgan of harassment. An investigation into the matter has been initiated, with authorities collecting statements from all parties involved.

In response to the circulating footage and allegations, CHP spokesperson Müslim Sarı announced that Yazgan has been summoned to the party's headquarters for a comprehensive investigation into the matter. "Our Edirne Deputy Ahmet Baran Yazgan has been called to the CHP General Headquarters to investigate the issue in all its aspects," Sarı stated on social media, assuring the public that the situation is being thoroughly examined.

Our Edirne Deputy Ahmet Baran Yazgan has been called to the CHP General Headquarters to investigate the issue in all its aspects.

— Müslim Sarı, CHP SpokespersonAnnouncing that the party is investigating the incident involving MP Ahmet Baran Yazgan.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.