Aggravated life sentence for killing his wife during divorce proceedings upheld
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Summary: The Court of Cassation upheld the aggravated life sentence and an 8-year prison sentence imposed on the defendant tried for killing his wife, Hülya Şellavcı Yeğin, while they were in divorce proceedings in Bornova, İzmir. The case again raised the importance of threats of violence and protective measures.
The Court of Cassation upheld the aggravated life sentence and 8-year prison sentence imposed on Kaffar Yeğin for killing his wife Hülya Şellavcı Yeğin in an incident in Bornova, İzmir, in 2022. Reports stated that before the incident the victim had made applications over alleged threats and obtained a restraining order.
Attorney Aylin Esra Eren assessed the importance of legal applications and protective measures in situations involving threats of violence.
Question: How are applications made because of threats relevant in criminal proceedings?
Attorney Aylin Esra Eren: Earlier complaints, messages, protection orders, and other documents may establish the history of events. They are assessed as evidence in the specific case. No application by itself proves that a later offense will occur; however, such material is important for examining the risk and the relationship between events.
Question: Is a restraining order by itself sufficient to prevent violence?
Attorney Aylin Esra Eren: Protective measures are important legal tools; however, depending on the nature of the risk, other measures and coordination among institutions may also be needed. It is important to assess applications from people under threat of violence seriously, implement protection orders, and address allegations of violations without delay.
Question: What should a person who receives threats of violence do?
Attorney Aylin Esra Eren: If there is immediate danger, contact law enforcement and emergency assistance lines. Threatening messages and other evidence should be stored safely, and any violation of existing protection orders should be reported to the relevant authorities.