The court's decision to try Ogun Samast, the main suspect in the murder of Hrant Dink, in juvenile court has led to debates.

Turkey’s Justice Minister said judicial proceedings continued. Culture Minister said he is sorry.

Republican People's Party (CHP) chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu said, "those who throw a stone and who fired gun should not be treated the same".

Family of Dink said they will oppose the decision, Cumhuriyet reported.