The court sentenced Ümitcan Uygun to 4 years in prison on the charge of "encouraging suicide" in connection with the death of Sema Esen, and acquitted him on the charge of "torment".
Ankara 34th Heavy Penal Court announced its decision regarding Uygun, who was tried with a demand for up to 15 years in prison. Uygun had requested his acquittal in his final defense, saying "I am innocent".