Kanter's father faces trial for connection to failed Turkish coup
The father of New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter faces charges of "membership in a terror group" in his native Turkey for his alleged ties to Fethullah Gulen, according to Anadolu Agency via ESPN News Services.
Mehmet Kanter, a professor, could face 5-to-10 years in prison for allegedly supporting a failed 2016 military coup that the Turkish government says was led by Gulen, a U.S.-based cleric. Gulen has positioned himself in opposition to current Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Enes, whose Turkish passport was revoked by the government for his own criticism of Erdogan, posted a video earlier Monday after his father was indicted.
I will continue to keep fighting for Human Rights and Freedom of Speech
— Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) June 18, 2018
Justice and Democracy above all.I will stand for what I believe in.All I’m doing is trying to be voice of innocent people
Keep my family,innocent people in your prayers 🙏#DictatorErdogan 🇹🇷@RT_Erdogan pic.twitter.com/i7kK3mwKND
It's not clear when the trial will start.