Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas, 32, was convicted on 28 September 2026 of two charges including insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan through jokes in a standup show; he was released pending appeal. The trial reflects a widening crackdown on critics of Turkey's government across politics, arts, and media.
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A popular Turkish comedian went on trial on Monday for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand
An Istanbul court convicted a popular Turkish comedian on Monday of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and another offence but ordere
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.
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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.
Deniz Goktas, a 32-year-old comedian known for his dry wit and political satire, was arrested by police on July 3.
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