Prosecutor Completes Statement of Zehra G. in Stabbing of National Gymnastics Coach Funda Bakış in Istanbul

The prosecutor's statement of Zehra G. (21), who allegedly stabbed and killed national gymnastics coach Funda Bakış (39) during a dispute, said the suspect acted in self-defense. The incident occurred at a training facility, and the prosecutor determined that Zehra G. used the knife to protect herself from an attack by Bakış. The case has been referred to court, where a judge will decide whether to accept the self-defense claim.