Fugitive in Doku case faces initial US court hearing
A suspect in the disappearance of university student Gülistan Doku appeared in a United States court for the first time on June 30 as proceedings began over his immigration status and possible removal from the country, according to court filings and media reports.
During the online hearing, the judge granted a delay after Altaş’s attorney requested additional time to prepare. The court rescheduled the next hearing for July 21, according to reports.
Altaş, who is being held in custody in the United States, appeared in court in prison attire. The judge also indicated that the hearing had initially been scheduled as a preliminary review related to Altaş’s asylum application and other forms of legal protection.
Altaş was detained by U.S. authorities on May 22 after Interpol issued a red notice at Türkiye’s request. Turkish officials have described him as a key suspect in the case.
