Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas convicted of insulting President Erdogan, released pending appeal
Deniz Goktas, a Turkish comedian, was convicted on two charges, including insulting President Erdogan, and was released while awaiting an appeal.
What the 4 sources said
“Deniz Goktas was convicted of two of three charges, including "insulting" the president, but was released pending the appeal process.”
Nominally, Turkey is a secular country with free speech.
Read at DW English“Deniz Goktas is accused of "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, "praising" crime and criminals, and "inciting hatred and hostility" with jokes about Islam.”
Nominally, Turkey is a secular country with free speech.
Read at DW English“Court-jesting comedian convicted for Erdogan ‘insult,’ but freed pending appeal”
After amusing with quick-witted defense during trial, Deniz Goktas found guilty of insulting president and 'religious values,' could be jailed for 19 months The post Court-jesting comedian convicted for Erdogan ‘insult,’ but freed pending appeal appeared first on The Times of Israel .
Read at The Times of Israel“Humorista turco condenado por insultar presidente Erdogan foi libertado”
Read at Notícias ao Minuto“set for release after being convicted”
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş has been sentenced to almost 19 months, but is set to be released due to time served.
Read at BBC News – World“Stand-up comic released after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan”
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş also faces a travel ban but has been released due to time served.
Read at BBC News – WorldWhat the reports add
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