Stars of Turkish cinema Halit Ergenç and Rıza Kocaoğlu sentenced to prison (video)

An unexpected scandal erupted in the Turkish show business world. Well-known Turkish actors Halit Ergenç and Rıza Kocaoğlu, who are also familiar to our fellow citizens, have been found guilty of giving false testimony during the investigation related to the Gezi Park protests in Istanbul. This was reported by the website Ohu.az, citing a source from Haber Global.

According to the official court decision, Halit Ergenç, who is famous for his role as the sultan in the series Magnificent Century, was sentenced to 1 year, 10 months, and 15 days in prison. Actor Rıza Kocaoğlu, known for his roles in Çukur and Kuzey Güney, was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months of imprisonment.

However, the court ruling is not set for immediate execution — this means the defendants have the opportunity to reduce or change the sentence under certain conditions provided by the law.

For reference, Halit Ergenç is considered one of the actors recognized not only in Turkey but also on the international stage for his work. He played leading roles in series such as One Thousand and One Nights, Magnificent Century, You Are My Homeland, Red Istanbul, and Babylon. He also starred in the famous film Ali and Nino, which was shot in Azerbaijan in 2015.

Rıza Kocaoğlu, on the other hand, has earned respect among filmmakers and viewers alike for his dramatic and dynamic roles. His performances in the series Çukur, Kuzey Güney, and Alev Alev, as well as in the films 10 Days of a Good Man, 10 Days of a Bad Man, and Trap, were warmly received by fans.

This case is being closely followed by the public and the media. It is still unknown how the actors’ fans will react to these developments and what steps will be taken after the final court decision.

In conclusion, this legal situation involving famous figures who have secured a place in Turkish art has become a focal point not only for the film industry but also for the general public. Time will show how this incident will affect their creative careers and what changes it may bring in the future.