First time a Turkish political figure denying the Armenian Genocide was found guilty in Switzerland

March 10, 2007 - 15:03 AMT  11:52 GMT
The Swiss court found the Turkish militant leader Dogu Perincek guilty of denying the Armenian genocide. Turkish Workers' Party leader Dogu Perincek received a suspended jail sentence of 90 days or an equivalent fine from a Lausanne Court as well as a fine of 3,000 Swiss francs (2,500 dollars). In case of one more denial of the Armenian Genocide Perincek may be sent to prison.
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