Turkish media revealed a court ruling sentencing the famous Turkish actor Khaled Arğunç, known for his role as "Sultan Suleiman" in the series Muhteşem Yüzyıl ("Magnificent Century"), to one year and ten months in prison after he was accused of giving false testimony in a case related to the 2013 Gezi Park protests in Istanbul.

Case Details and Charges
Arğunç was accused of providing false testimony during investigations into a case concerning an attempt to overthrow the Turkish government. He participated as a witness in favor of his former manager, Aisha Bayrim, who was accused of playing a role in the events during the protests.

A similar sentence was also issued against actor Reza Kojaoglu, who was involved in the same case.

Suspension of Sentence Execution Due to Good Conduct
Despite the ruling, the execution of the sentence was suspended for both Arğunç and Kojaoglu due to their clean criminal records and their full cooperation with the court during the case, which led to a reduction of the original penalty.
Contradictions in Evidence and Testimony
Investigations revealed contradictions between Khaled Arğunç’s testimony and phone records and photos taken of him during the protests, linking him to prominent figures including activist and actor Mohamed Ali Alabora.

Arğunç’s Response and Defense
During the trial, Arğunç denied all the accusations against him, affirming that he answered all questions honestly and did not intend to lie or conceal any information. He clarified that his relationship with manager Aisha Bayrim was superficial and distant from any cooperation or joint planning.
He also expressed regret for not filing a counterclaim after some photos and communication details were published and misinterpreted, which negatively affected his reputation.

Political Background of the Case
The Gezi Park protests case is one of the most significant political and social events in Turkey over the past decade. What began as a small environmental protest escalated into a widespread anti-government movement involving many intellectuals and artists, including Khaled Arğunç, who had a notable presence during that period.