Sentence of Deniz Akkaya's daughter reduced to 10 months with suspension

Ayşe Önbilgin, the 16-year-old daughter of Deniz Akkaya, was initially sentenced to two years in prison for committing violence against her mother and depriving her of freedom. However, considering her age, the sentence was reduced to 10 months and its execution was suspended. According to the court's decision, Ayşe will be under judicial supervision for three years.

Controversial events in May 2024

In May 2024, tensions between Deniz Akkaya and her daughter Ayşe Önbilgin sparked widespread reactions in the media. Deniz Akkaya claimed that she had been beaten by her daughter and locked out on the balcony of her house. In contrast, Ayşe stated in her testimony that her mother had hit her with a thermos.

Final court ruling

The case was reviewed in the First Children's Court of Istanbul. The court sentenced Ayşe Önbilgin to two years in prison for the crime of "depriving a person of their freedom". However, due to her young age, the sentence was reduced to 10 months, and its execution was also suspended. She will be under legal monitoring and supervision for three years.

Emotional reaction of Deniz Akkaya on social media

“I will not show humility. For the past 15 years, with all my being and without any support from my parents, I raised a child. That too under the psychological pressure of her father.”

Deniz Akkaya's statements about the case process

Deniz Akkaya expressed her disappointment with the situation, saying: “If these events had happened under my control, my daughter wouldn’t have received this punishment. I had asked her to apologize to me and obtain permission to study abroad, choosing the right path instead. But her father, with obsessive and irrational behavior, blocked this route, and as a result, our daughter was punished for using violence and depriving me of my freedom.”

Renewed appreciation for the Turkish judicial system

“At a time when justice is being questioned, this ruling allowed me to regain the dignity of being a woman. I thank the honorable judge and prosecutor for this humane and fair decision.”

Deniz Akkaya’s concluding remarks

She added in conclusion: “All the insults and vile acts committed against me during this time will return to their owners. Know that I will not stop pursuing this matter until the day you are in need of a piece of bread. Victory belongs to those who are patient and do not lose the purity of their hearts.”