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Prosecutors Drop Knife Charges in Istanbul Murder Case

5/22/2025

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In a dramatic turn in Istanbul, prosecutors have dismissed the knife possession charges against teenager B.B., linked to the tragic murder of 15-year-old Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi. The knife, measuring just 10.3 centimeters, fell short of Turkey's legal weapon restrictions. However, B.B. and another suspect still face serious charges of intentional homicide, with prison time looming ahead.

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In a dramatic turn in Istanbul, prosecutors have dismissed the knife possession charges against teenager B.B., linked to the tragic murder of 15-year-old Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi. The knife, measuring just 10.3 centimeters, fell short of Turkey's legal weapon restrictions. However, B.B. and another suspect still face serious charges of intentional homicide, with prison time looming ahead.