Warning: This episode includes explicit sexual references from the start.

In this episode a former male member of the cult threatens Louise with legal action over his interview. Also, we relive the moment the organisation was finally brought down.

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If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the website below has a summary of all available support services:

https://sexualabusesupport.campaign.gov.uk/

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In the second episode of this four part series, Louise speaks to a woman who says she was sexually abused by Adnan Oktar. Plus, a former male member of the cult rethinks his own crimes.

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https://sexualabusesupport.campaign.gov.uk/

If you can’t find the information or support you’re looking for above, you can contact Victim Support’s 24/7 support line on 08 08 16 89 111.

Clips: A9TV, ABC News.

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In the first episode of a new four-part series, The Sunday Times's award-winning Middle East Correspondent, Louise Callaghan, tries to get to grips with one of the most bizarre stories she's ever covered.

In January last year, the leader of Turkey's most powerful cult was sentenced to over 1,000 years in prison. But what happened?

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If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the website below has a summary of all available support services:

https://sexualabusesupport.campaign.gov.uk/

If you can’t find the information or support you’re looking for above, you can contact Victim Support’s 24/7 support line on 08 08 16 89 111.

Clips: CNN TÜRK, TV100, Anadolu Agency, CBS News, Sky News, A9TV.

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The Sunday Times's award-winning Middle East correspondent Louise Callaghan examines the downfall of a Turkish preacher and cult leader, Adnan Oktar, who was sentenced to over 1,000 years in prison last year.  

His crimes included: leading a criminal gang, kidnapping, fraud and sexual abuse. 

A four-part investigative series begins this Friday, 28th January here on the Reporter podcast, and will be released every Friday following.

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As teenage murders reach a 13-year high in London and growing numbers of grieving families seek some kind of justice, a year after releasing the series, John heads back to east London looking for answers.

In 2017, 14-year-old CJ Davis was shot dead in broad daylight.

No one has ever been charged with his murder.

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Host: John Simpson, crime correspondent at The Times.

The original series was first broadcast in August 2020.

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Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.

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In the final episode of the series, Emily speaks to the former wife of another suspect from the time which raises questions about how thorough Greater Manchester Police were.

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Host: Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times.

Actress: Eliza Marsland.

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If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:

Rape Crisis England & Wales

NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault

Criminal Cases Review Commission

Appeal - Charity and law practice

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In the penultimate episode of the series, Emily speaks to one half of a couple whose witness testimony helped convict Andy.

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Host: Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times.

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Rape Crisis England & Wales

NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault

Criminal Cases Review Commission

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In episode four, Emily hears how new DNA testing techniques reveal a different man may have been at the crime scene and Andy explains a dilemma that prisoners who maintain their innocence face.

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Audio from HMP North Sea Camp courtesy of Two Step Films.

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In episode three of this series, Emily visits the scene of the crime in Greater Manchester. She also meets a survivor of a different sexual assault who explains how - through no fault of their own - victims can misidentify their attackers.

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Host: Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times.

If you have any information that you want to share on Andy's case or remember anything from the time, you can contact Emily Dugan directly on email: [email protected] or by direct message on twitter: @emilydugan

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:

Rape Crisis England & Wales

NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault

Criminal Cases Review Commission

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In today's episode, Emily looks back at what happened during Andy's trial in 2004 and reveals a worrying fact about two witnesses whose testimony helped secure his conviction.

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Host: Emily Dugan, reporter at The Sunday Times.

If you have any information that you want to share on Andy's case or remember anything from the time, you can contact Emily Dugan directly on email: [email protected] or by direct message on twitter: @emilydugan

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:

Rape Crisis England & Wales

NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault

Criminal Cases Review Commission

Appeal - Charity and law practice

Clips: BBC and Euronews.

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