Turkish court convicts comedian for insulting Erdogan
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Turkish court convicts comedian for insulting Erdogan

Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Summary: A Turkish court convicted comedian Deniz Goktas of insulting President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, broadcaster NTV said. The court ordered his release after nearly three months in custody.
WHO: Deniz Goktas; Turkish court; broadcaster NTV
WHAT: A Turkish court convicted comedian Deniz Goktas of insulting President Tayyip Erdogan and ordered his release after nearly three months in custody.
WHEN: Sep 28, 2026
WHERE: Istanbul, Turkey
WHY: The conviction followed an allegation that Goktas insulted President Tayyip Erdogan.

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