Osman Kavala
Life in jail sought for Kavala, Alabora
An Istanbul prosecutor has sought life in prison for 16 suspects including philanthropist Osman Kavala and actor Mehmet Ali Alabora on charges of "attempting to overthrow the government," state-run Anadolu Agency has reported.
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