The "Magnificent Century" stars Khaled Ergenç and Reda Kojaoğlu have been sentenced to suspended imprisonment.

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Istanbul summoned the Turkish actors Khaled Ergenç, known for his role in the series "Harem Al-Sultan," and Reda Kojaoğlu to testify as part of the investigations related to the events of the Gezi Park protests in 2013. They were charged with "perjury" after stating in the investigations that their participation in the protests was voluntary and not directly linked to the accused individuals, especially Mimt Ali Alabora, who lives outside Turkey and is the main suspect in the case. Their summons came after the detention of their manager Aisha Barim, who was accused by the prosecution of being one of the main planners of the protests that took place from May 29 to June 2, 2013. The prosecution mentioned that Barim directed some artists she worked with to participate in the protests, and was in contact with some detainees like Alabora. After searching her home and workplace, she was transferred to the court and detained on charges of attempting to disrupt the government's work. The prosecution also summoned several other artists who were associated with Barim, including Dolunay Suisert and Mohammed Günsur, for questioning about their roles. During the investigations, Aisha Barim denied any role in inciting artists to participate, confirming that she visited Gezi Park only once or twice personally, and had no connection to any institutions or groups involved in the protests. She also denied knowledge of the sources of the statements or poems read during the events. On the other hand, Khaled Ergenç defended himself during the hearing, stating that he answered all questions truthfully, clarified that the concept of "intimate relationships" in the field of art might mean normal communication with several people at work, denying precise personal knowledge of Aisha Barim or her intentions, and confirming that he had no direct contact with Mimt Ali Alabora. However, the prosecution presented evidence including a technical analysis of phone calls between Ergenç and Alabora during 2013, which included 12 calls and messages, with an increase in these communications during the Gezi protests, prompting the prosecution to open an additional investigation into the possibility of the artists providing false testimonies. In the court session, a verdict was issued sentencing Khaled Ergenç to one year, 10 months, and 15 days in prison, and Reda Kojaoğlu to one year and 8 months, with a suspended sentence, meaning they will not serve the punishment unless they commit a violation during the probation period. Despite the verdict, the actors announced their intention to appeal the decision and confirmed that they would continue filming their artistic works without interruption. The case has attracted widespread attention in Turkey and the Arab world, especially due to the great fame of Khaled Ergenç, sparking a debate on the relationship between art and politics in Turkey, and the impact of the protests witnessed in the country in 2013.