Stand-up comic set for release after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan
Summary
An Istanbul court convicted comedian Deniz Göktaş of insulting President Erdoğan and sentenced him to nearly 19 months, but ordered his release because he already spent about 90 days in jail. He cannot leave Turkey due to a travel ban, and the case will be reviewed by an appeals court.Key Facts
- Deniz Göktaş was convicted of insulting President Erdoğan.
- He was sentenced to almost 19 months but released due to time already spent in prison.
- Göktaş spent 88 days in solitary confinement before release.
- A key line in his comedy called Erdoğan "a shy dictator."
- Prosecution wanted up to 12 years in prison.
- Göktaş denies the insult, calling "dictator" a political description.
- Supporters cheered the verdict, doubting a fair trial before.
- Many others, including journalists and activists, remain imprisoned in Turkey.
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