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Turkish philanthropist stands trial for alleged ties to coup

by Mehmet GuzelSuzan Fraser
| December 18, 2020 1:06 AM

ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish philanthropist businessman and human rights defender is again standing trial in Turkey on Friday, accused of espionage and attempting to overthrow the government in connection to a failed coup four years ago.

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