ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A Turkish businessman and activist, whose trial over accusations he tried to overthrow the government has been criticised by Western countries, denied on Tuesday he had funded and organised the protests six years ago.
Osman Kavala and 15 co-defendants, including civil society figures, writers and actors, could face life in prison over charges that they were behind protests six years ago to halt development of Istanbul's Gezi park.
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