Nedim Şener

He is particularly known for his 2009 book on the assassination of Hrant Dink, which showed the role of Turkish security.

[3][4] In June 2010, Şener was named one of the Vienna-based International Press Institute's World Press Freedom Heroes, along with Lydia Cacho Ribeiro, May Chidiac, Akbar Ganji, Yoani Sánchez, Pap Saine, and Lasantha Wickrematunge.

[5] In May 2009 an email to police claimed Şener was part of Ergenekon's propaganda network.

Şener has said he believes the email was forged by the officers in question, pointing out that although ten names were mentioned, his were the only telephones to be tapped.

[10] When the Justice Minister was asked about the arrest, he replied "Whatever I would say would be seen as an intervention in a judicial process.