Turkish Actor Halit Ergenç Sentenced to Prison for Perjury

Halit Ergenç, the star of "Magnificent Century," was sentenced to prison in Istanbul for perjury related to the Gezi Park protests investigation. Initially facing a sentence of two years and three months, the court reduced the sentence to one year, ten months, and fifteen days, considering his lack of prior offenses. The Anadolu news agency reported on the verdict. Ergenç has the right to appeal the decision. The case highlights the ongoing impact of the Gezi Park protests and underscores the legal consequences of providing false testimony.