ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Former army chief Ilker Basbug was released from a life sentence following a court decision on Friday, adding to uncertainty over the fate of court cases trying coup plots against Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan.
The decision to release the former general came after Thursday's constitutional court ruling that Basbug's incarceration for his alleged role in the 'Ergenekon' conspiracy to overthrow the government violated his rights, as the court trying him had failed to publish a detailed verdict on the case.