A court in Adiyaman explained its decision in a hotel collapse case. The Isias hotel fell last year. This caused 72 deaths, including 35 students from Cyprus. Many people were angry about the court's choice.
Six people were found guilty of causing death by negligence. However, they did not go to prison. This made the victims' families very sad. The court's explanation came out on Wednesday. It tried to explain why the decision was made.
Three former city officials and engineers got suspended sentences. They received 10 years in prison. These men were Osman Bulut, Bilal Balci, and Mehmet Salih Alkayis. They are now free but must follow rules. Three other people were found not guilty. They were freed completely.
The court thought about "conscious negligence" and "probable intent." They could not decide if the guilty people wanted a bad outcome. So, their actions were called conscious negligence. This means they were not careful enough. They hoped nothing bad would happen.
The court also looked at the earthquakes. The Adiyaman area is known for earthquakes. The twin earthquakes were very strong. The court said this was a factor.
The court also saw that much time passed between the building permit and the collapse. This time could have been used to fix problems. However, some people disagree with the court. They think the court focused too much on the defendants' hopes. They believe the defendants knew a collapse was likely. This decision has raised questions about justice for the victims.