Osman Ildyrym, a suspect of scandalous Ergenekon case knocked down another suspect, notorious for his anti-Armenian stance, Chairman of Workers’ Party Dogu Perincek during the trial.

The judge was greatly surprised at the incident, as the defendants were under supervision of the gendarmerie. The judge imposed a 4-day severe disciplinary punishment on Ildyrim, whereas Perincek was taken to hospital, Turkish Hurriyet daily reports.

Perincek is known for his anti-Armenian stance. He is the founder of Tallaat Pasha Committee, which struggled against the recognition of Armenian Genocide in Europe. He was sentenced for denying the Genocide in Switzerland.

Turkish reporters found out Perincek is from Armenian stock, as his parents lived in a village, populated merely with Armenians.