Turkish court convicts comedian of insulting president, orders release

Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas was convicted on September 28 of insulting President Tayyip Erdogan but was ordered released after spending nearly three months in custody. The ruling represents a mixed outcome for the entertainer who faced charges under Turkish libel and insult laws.

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