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Ex-wife and son hit by car: Footage of the moments emerges, sentence decided
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey /Crime & Justice

Ex-wife and son hit by car: Footage of the moments emerges, sentence decided

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A man in Izmir, Turkey, was sentenced to 20 years and 6 months in prison for attacking his ex-wife and son.
  • The court found him guilty of attempted intentional homicide against his ex-wife and intentional injury against his son.
  • Video footage of the attack has reportedly emerged.

A court in Izmir, Turkey, has sentenced Hamit Gรถksel Yฤฑlmaz to a total of 20 years and 6 months in prison for violently attacking his ex-wife and son. The incident, which occurred in the Menemen district, saw Yฤฑlmaz use his car as a weapon against Hatice Ekiz, 38, and their 9-year-old son, identified as K.Y.

Yฤฑlmaz was convicted of 'attempted intentional homicide' for the attack on his ex-wife, Hatice Ekiz, receiving an 18-year sentence for this charge. Additionally, he was found guilty of 'intentional injury against a child with possible intent' for his actions towards his son, K.Y., resulting in a sentence of 2 years and 6 months.

Reports indicate that video footage capturing the moments of the assault has surfaced. The legal proceedings have concluded with this significant prison sentence, reflecting the severity of the crimes committed against his former spouse and child. The case highlights a brutal act of domestic violence with severe legal consequences.

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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.