US-based Turkish cleric Gulen fears plots

There are concerns the US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen may be attacked, amid claims by Turkey he was behind a failed coup attempt.

Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen — There are concerns the US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen may be attacked. (AAP)

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Published 6 August 2016 2:02pm

Source: AAP

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Lawyers for US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen say they're fearful of potential attacks against his life.

Speaking at a news conference in Washington, the lawyers said they expected the cleric, who has denied any involvement in last month's failed coup against Turkey's government, to remain in his Pennsylvania compound.

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