A crucial report from a seven-member expert panel stated that Özçelik was under the influence of heavy drugs at the time of the incident, which rendered her unable to resist or give informed consent.
Following various appeals and re-evaluations, sentencing discussions continued with potential terms ranging from 7 to 10 years.
Years after the trial, Gamze Özçelik shifted her focus away from the entertainment industry, becoming a well-known humanitarian and founder of the Umuda Koşanlar Association .
During the trial, Gökhan Demirkol admitted to recording the footage but initially claimed the act was consensual. He later stated the recording occurred on July 1, 2004. Timeline of Rulings:
Over the years, several other public figures, such as actor Barış Kılıç , were falsely linked to the recording in social media rumors, though legal investigations found no evidence of their involvement.
