Stars in Tears for Ayşe Barım; Continued Detention in Her First Court Session
The first court session of Ayşe Barım, a talent manager, who is facing charges of "aiding an attempt to overthrow the Government of the Republic of Turkey" in connection with the Gezi Park protests, was held at the 26th Criminal Court of Istanbul.
Barım denied all accusations, but the court ruled for her continued detention. After the verdict, the celebrities present at the hearing left the courtroom with tearful eyes.
Continued Detention and Adjournment Until October
This hearing was held while Ayşe Barım has been in detention since January 27 over the same charges. The judge decided she should remain in custody, and the next hearing was scheduled for October 1.
Ayşe Barım’s Emotional Defense in Court
The court session was full of emotional moments. While crying, Barım said:
I did not direct anyone. I’m not their boss, just their manager. I speak with my actors every day; that’s part of my job. When I saw them there, I went too. Just like the July 15 rally or the February 6 earthquake, I was there only to support them.
She emphasized that she was simply doing her job and had no political intention.
“I Want My Right to Live Back”
In her defense, Barım also pointed to her health condition and described the harsh circumstances of her detention. She said:
I have six heart conditions and a brain aneurysm. My whole body is bruised. Please let me just live. I only want my right to live back.
She added that even pre-surgery tests are not being done in prison, putting her health in serious danger.
Court Agrees with Prosecutor’s Request
The prosecutor requested the continuation of Ayşe Barım’s detention, and the judge accepted this request. As a result, Barım will remain in custody until the next hearing on October 1.
Famous Faces Present in Court
Among those who came to court to support Barım were familiar names like Serenay Sarıkaya, Merve Dizdar, Hande Erçel, Halit Ergenç, Bergüzar Korel, Metin Akdülger, Zerrin Tekindor, Ezgi Mola, Selma Ergeç, and Hakan Kurtaş.
These celebrities left the courtroom with sad faces, and some of them could not hold back their tears.
