Thursday, June 15, 2017

U.S. Charges Turkish President Erogan's Security Detail For Last Month's Violent Clash In Washington



The Telegraph: US police charge 12 Turkish security agents and make two arrests after violent clash

Police in Washington today announced charges against a dozen Turkish security agents who were involved in a violent altercation during the Turkey's president visit to the US last month.

In a statement, the police department said a total of 18 people face charges, and that two had already been arrested.

Twelve of the number are Turkish security agents, who have outstanding arrest warrants for their alleged part in the clash, which left nine protesters injured.

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WNU editor: The Turkish President has condemned the charges .... The Latest: Turkish president slams US charges for guards (AP). I say he should consider himself lucky that he not the one who is being charged .... New Video Emerges Showing Turkish President Erdogan Observing Clashes in DC (May 19, 2017).

More News On The U.S. Charging Turkish President Erogan's Security Detail For Last Month's Violent Clash In Washington

Erdogan visit violence: Washington police arrest two Turkish men -- BBC
Turkish leader's security officers charged with assault in Washington -- Reuters
Two arrested over violent clash during Turkish president's White House visit -- The Guardian
Two arrested over brawl during Turkish leader's U.S. visit - police -- Reuters
12 Turkish security agents to be charged in connection with violence at Washington protest -- L.A. Times
US arrest warrants issued for members of Turkish leader’s security team -- Middle East Monitor
Turkey's Erdogan says to fight back against U.S. arrest warrants for his security -CNN Turk -- Daily Mail/Reuters

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