Serkan Golge, the NASA scientist arrested and charged with being complicit in the attempted coup in Turkey, was sentenced today to 7.5 years in prison. In July 2016, Golge was accused of spying for the CIA, arrested and charged with terrorism. Golge has always denied any involvement in this event. Golge, his wife and two young sons were in Iran to visit family when the coup attempt took ... Continue Reading>>
Verdict for US NASA Scientist, Jailed in Turkey, Scheduled for February 8
NASA scientist, Serkan Golge, accused of spying for the CIA was arrested in July 2016 and charged with terrorism. He is one of thousands caught up in a government crackdown following a failed coup attempt in Turkey at that time. Golge has always denied any involvement in this event. One of CCS' Board Co-Chairs, Dr. Eugene Chudnovsky, explained that "scientists currently jailed are not released, ... Continue Reading>>
In Light of Trump’s Success on Freeing American Jailed in Egypt – CCS Requests His Help to Free Golge in Turkey
CCS wrote President Trump requesting his help in obtaining Dr. Serkan Golge’s release from prison in Turkey. Golge is a scientist at NASA and an American citizen who went home to visit his family and was arrested and charged with complicity in the coup attempt almost a year ago in Turkey. Golge has been in prison since July with the only evidence being his having an American dollar in his ... Continue Reading>>
Serkan Golge, a NASA Scientist, Confined in a Turkish Prison, Goes to Trial on April 17
Serkan Golge, a NASA Scientist and dual citizen of Turkey and the United States, has been confined in Turkey and accused of being part of the coup attempt in July 15, 2016. His trial date is set for April 17. Any scientists who will be in Turkey at the time or in the nearby vicinity and are able to attend the court hearing should do so as support. If there are colleagues and/or friends of his ... Continue Reading>>
CCS Requests New US President Intercede for Serkan Golge
The Committee of Concerned Scientists has requested that the new United States President contact the President of Turkey and request the return of NASA scientist, Serkan Golge, who is being held in Turkish prison accused of being complicit in coup attempt. ... Continue Reading>>
NASA Scientist Still Held in Turkey for Alleged Coup Involvement
Serkan Golge, a 36-year-old physicist and research scientist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States, has been detained in Turkey since August of last year, and charged with involvement with the Gülen movement and the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). No credible evidence has been presented to back up these charges. In the absence of evidence, Mr. ... Continue Reading>>
Update on Serkan Golge, NASA Scientist Arrested Following Attempted Coup in Turkey
CCS has been informed that Serkan Golge is being held in Iskenderun Prison (the largest town in Hatay Province). He does not have access to an attorney. The US Consulate in Adana has been notified. ... Continue Reading>>
Committee of Concerned Scientists and Endangered Scholars Worldwide Advocate for NASA Scientist Arrested in Turkey
NASA Physicist, Serkan Golge, a 36-year old American citizen, was arrested while visiting Turkey and charged as being complicit with the Gulen movement, which Turkey considers a terrorist organization that was complicit with the coup attempt that took place in July. The Committee of Concerned Scientists and Endangered Scholars Worldwide have issued a Joint Appeal asking for Golge’s release and ... Continue Reading>>
NASA Scientist, Serkan Golge, Arrested Post‑Coup in Turkey
NASA scientist Serkan Golge, who has been employed as a senior research scientist with the American space program, was arrested in Turkey following the failed coup attempt and charged with espionage. He has been researching the health effects of time spent in space on the human body. The Committee of Concerned Scientists has been making inquiries in an attempt to have him released and to have ... Continue Reading>>