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May 19, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Turkey Coup Plot

  Police push back hundreds of protesters trying to enter a courthouse where prosecutors are scheduled to deliver final arguments in the case against 270 people accused of plotting to overturn the Islamic-leaning government, in Silivri near Istanbul. Turkey, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. A panel of judges meanwhile, ordered spectators out of the courtroom Thursday after they shouted slogans in support of the defendants, including prominent journalists, academics and retired generals.(AP Photo)

Police push back hundreds of protesters trying to enter a courthouse where prosecutors are scheduled to deliver final arguments in the case against 270 people accused of plotting to overturn the Islamic-leaning government, in Silivri near Istanbul. Turkey, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. A panel of judges meanwhile, ordered spectators out of the courtroom Thursday after they shouted slogans in support of the defendants, including prominent journalists, academics and retired generals.(AP Photo)