Veysel OK, Medin’s lawyer: « Now we’ll take this right into the goal »
Veysel OK can’t help but laugh when he thinks back on the past 24 hours.
– Do you know, I got stuck in traffic in central Istanbul when I and Sweden’s Consul General in Turkey, Johanna Strömqvist, would go to prison to give Joakim the message about the release. I was late and when we arrived no one knew where they had taken Joakim. It was a little nervous, he says on the phone.
They were forced Go to several different police stations before they got right. The police were also delicious, says Veysel OK, they did not really know how to handle the situation.
– When we met Joakim, it was obvious that he did not understand what was going on at all. He was in shock. He had to borrow my phone and call his wife via FaceTime. It was extremely emotional to see them talk, Veysel continues OK.
He lists three Factors that played a role in the release of Joakim Medin so relatively soon after he was imprisoned.
– The strong support from the Swedish government, diplomacy and media is the first. The second is that our strategic and included the work of defending him. The third is the ongoing peace process in Turkey. PKK is no longer there, then he can no longer be accused of being part of that organization, says Veysel OK.
He does not know if Turkey is required or received anything like consideration, because he does not know. However, he does not think that is the case.
– I am impressed with the job that the Swedish consulate has put in. In combination with the fact that there was so much media at the trial in Ankara, it has created a strong pressure that has meant a lot, he continues.
He emphasizes However, « nothing is over ». Although you will work for the prosecution, everything is currently pointing out that there will be a trial against Medin in September. However, he will not have to attend.
– Technically, he can be judged, but of course we should do everything we can to make it not. I am extremely happy for Joakim. And for the journalism.
