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Turkish Judge Shot in Courtroom by Ex-Husband

Published January 13, 2026, 16:14
Turkish Judge Shot in Courtroom by Ex-Husband

A Turkish judge was shot inside a courthouse in Istanbul by her ex-husband, who is also a judicial official. A prisoner working in the courthouse managed to disarm the attacker before further harm could be done. The victim was taken to hospital for medical treatment. The organization 'We Will Stop Femicides' condemned the attack, pointing out that women are vulnerable to violence even in places that are supposed to provide security. According to the organization, 294 women were murdered by men in Turkey in 2025, and another 297 died under suspicious circumstances.