In July 2021 , she and her colleagues (including BirGün's Can Uğur) were acquitted by the court, a decision hailed as a significant victory for press freedom in Turkey.

Along with colleagues from BirGün and Cumhuriyet , she faced trial for allegedly "marking a public official as a target for terrorist organizations" due to her reporting on the Elvan investigation.

He passed away in April 2025 at the age of 53 following a long-term illness. He was buried in the village of Sofullu, in the Alaplı district of Zonguldak. 2. Canan Coşkun & The "BirGün" Connection

Journalists Canan Coşkun, Can Uğur and Ali Açar acquitted

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