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Appeals court overturns social media user's sentence for calling Bahçeli a 'dotard'

Appeals court overturns social media user's sentence for calling Bahçeli a 'dotard'

The social media user had been fined for "insulting" the MHP leader.

18 April 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Appeals court upholds Korur-Fincancı's conviction for 'insulting Erdoğan'

Appeals court upholds Korur-Fincancı's conviction for 'insulting Erdoğan'

Korur-Fincancı was sentenced to pay a fine for insulting then-PM Erdoğan in 2013.

Prosecutor seeks prison sentence, ban from politics for İstanbul mayor

Prosecutor seeks prison sentence, ban from politics for İstanbul mayor

The court has adjourned the hearing to the next month, when it is expected to deliver a judgment.

11 November 2022

Calling one a 'shady person' not defamation, appeals court rules

Calling one a 'shady person' not defamation, appeals court rules

The acquittal was finalized in the case where lawyer Polat Balkan stood trial for calling a businessperson "one of the shadiest and dirtiest persons history has ever seen."

10 October 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Emine Erdoğan sues journalist Gökay Başcan for 'insult'

Emine Erdoğan sues journalist Gökay Başcan for 'insult'

The court has accepted the indictment against the BirGün editor.

27 September 2022

Journalist Sinan Aygül jailed after refusing to pay fine for 'insulting' AKP deputy

Journalist Sinan Aygül jailed after refusing to pay fine for 'insulting' AKP deputy

"My client took this decision not to pay the judicial fine and not accepting optional sanctions so that he can expose this sentence," his lawyer has said.

14 September 2022

Erdoğan calls Gezi Park protesters 'sluts'

Erdoğan calls Gezi Park protesters 'sluts'

The president faced a backlash on social media after speaking about the ninth anniversary of the Gezi Park protests.

Actress Ezgi Mola fined for 'insulting' ex-soldier who sexually assaulted a woman

Actress Ezgi Mola fined for 'insulting' ex-soldier who sexually assaulted a woman

Musa O. was found guilty of "qualified sexual assault." Mola will pay a fine of 6,960 lira for insulting him.

İstanbul mayor faces four years in prison for insulting Supreme Electoral Council members

İstanbul mayor faces four years in prison for insulting Supreme Electoral Council members

Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is accused of calling the YSK members "fools." He says his words did not target them.

Court of Cassation: Saying ‘Erdoğan has money in the Isle of Man’ is not an insult

ISLE OF MAN CASE

Court of Cassation: Saying ‘Erdoğan has money in the Isle of Man’ is not an insult

The lawyer of main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has announced that the Court of Cassation has overturned the three verdicts which sentenced him to pay 631 thousand lira in damages for alleging that Erdoğan and his relatives “have offshore accounts”.

Lawsuit against Emine Şenyaşar for ‘insulting’ ruling AKP MP Yıldız

Lawsuit against Emine Şenyaşar for ‘insulting’ ruling AKP MP Yıldız

Seeking justice for her killed and arrested family members in Urfa, Emine Şenyaşar has been put on trial for “insulting” ruling AKP MP İbrahim Halil Yıldız in her speeches.

Journalist Kanbal acquitted of ‘insulting’ Interior Minister Soylu

Journalist Kanbal acquitted of ‘insulting’ Interior Minister Soylu

Mezopotamya Agency reporter Ahmet Kanbal was put on trial for posting a message after Soylu’s resignation, writing, “When a ship is bound to sink, it is always the mice that leave it first... It is a universal saying... When the mice leave, the ship goes down..."

Court accepts indictment against jailed journalist Sedef Kabaş: Up to 12 years in prison

Court accepts indictment against jailed journalist Sedef Kabaş: Up to 12 years in prison

Held in pre-trial detention for “insulting the President”, journalist Sedef Kabaş is now facing up to 12 years, 10 months in prison as the indictment charging her with “insulting the President” and “insulting public officials” has been accepted.

15 February 2022

Emine Şenyaşar given a judicial fine for ‘insulting’ ruling AKP MP Yıldız

Emine Şenyaşar given a judicial fine for ‘insulting’ ruling AKP MP Yıldız

Put on trial over her remarks before the hearing of her son and AKP MP İbrahim Halil Yıldız’s elder brother, Emine Şenyaşar has been sentenced to pay a judicial fine corresponding to 265 days. The pronouncement of the verdict has been deferred.

14 February 2022

Journalist Deniz Yücel fined over ‘dumbest prosecutor of Çağlayan’ quote

Journalist Deniz Yücel fined over ‘dumbest prosecutor of Çağlayan’ quote

Deniz Yücel, the former Turkey correspondent of Die Welt who spent a year behind bars in Turkey, has been given a judicial fine for “insulting” Hasan Yılmaz, the former İstanbul Deputy Chief Public Prosecutor and the current Vice Justice Minister.

9 February 2022

Singer Sezen Aksu responds to Erdoğan's threat to 'rip out her tongue' with a new song

Singer Sezen Aksu responds to Erdoğan's threat to 'rip out her tongue' with a new song

The iconic singer has faced threats for "insulting Islam" over a 2017 song. In response to the president's threats during a speech at a mosque, Aksu released the lyrics of a new song where she says, "You can't rip out my tongue."

23 January 2022

Demirtaş files a complaint against YouTuber Büşra Dede over insulting remarks

Demirtaş files a complaint against YouTuber Büşra Dede over insulting remarks

Jailed politician Demirtaş’s lawyer Cin has announced that they have filed a criminal complaint against YouTuber Büşra Dede over her insulting remarks targeting Demirtaş.

8 December 2021

Journalist Deniz Yücel faces prison sentence for ‘insulting’ a prosecutor with a tweet

Journalist Deniz Yücel faces prison sentence for ‘insulting’ a prosecutor with a tweet

Deniz Yücel is on trial for allegedly insulting Hasan Yılmaz, the former İstanbul Deputy Chief Public Prosecutor and the current Vice Minister of Justice. The journalist is now facing up to 2 years, 4 months in prison on the offense charged.

30 November 2021

Solidarity with Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk, who faces an investigation over his novel

STATEMENTS BY PUBLISHERS

Solidarity with Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk, who faces an investigation over his novel

The Yapı Kredi Publishing House and Turkish Publishers Association have released statements about Nobel-winning writer Orhan Pamuk, who is investigated again for “insulting Atatürk and the flag of Turkey” with his novel “Nights of Plague”.

12 November 2021

Summary of proceedings seeks to lift legislative immunity of İYİ Party’s Türkkan

Summary of proceedings seeks to lift legislative immunity of İYİ Party’s Türkkan

Having resigned from office as the İYİ Party Group Deputy Chair upon party leader Akşener’s request as he swore at a citizen in Bingöl, Kocaeli MP Lütfü Türkkan is now facing a summary of proceedings seeking the lifting of his legislative immunity.

12 November 2021

PEN Turkey: Don’t put Orhan Pamuk on trial by inventing nonexistent crimes

PEN Turkey: Don’t put Orhan Pamuk on trial by inventing nonexistent crimes

PEN Turkey has criticized the investigation against Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk over his novel “Nights of Plague” for the second time: “Don’t put Orhan Pamuk on trial by inventing nonexistent crimes; don’t make Atatürk sad.”

11 November 2021

Another investigation against Emine Şenyaşar for ‘insulting’ the police

ŞENYAŞAR FAMILY ON JUSTICE WATCH

Another investigation against Emine Şenyaşar for ‘insulting’ the police

With her two sons and spouse killed in an attack by the relatives of an AKP MP and one son arrested, Emine Şenyaşar is now also investigated for “insulting” the police with her statement on the 24th day of her ‘justice watch’ in Urfa.

10 November 2021

Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk investigated again over his book ‘Nights of Plague’

Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk investigated again over his book ‘Nights of Plague’

A petition submitted to the İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has argued that Pamuk, in his novel “Nights of Plague”, insulted Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of the Republic, thereby provoking the public to hatred and hostility.

8 November 2021

Another warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

TRIAL FOR 'INSULT'

Another warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

The court board has issued a warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç in the trial for “insulting” Binali Yıldırım, the then Prime Minister of Turkey from the ruling AKP.

22 October 2021

ECtHR’s first ruling on ‘insulting the President’: Violation of freedom of expression

ECtHR’s first ruling on ‘insulting the President’: Violation of freedom of expression

The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that the conviction of Vedat Şorli for “insulting the President” violated his right to freedom of expression.

19 October 2021

'No case would be filed had he called Bahçeli "demented" instead of dotard'

'No case would be filed had he called Bahçeli "demented" instead of dotard'

A social media user was fined for calling the MHP leader a "dotard." A hearing was held today after the defendant appealed the decision.

15 October 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Alaattin Çakıcı sentenced to prison for threatening main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

Alaattin Çakıcı sentenced to prison for threatening main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

Convicted of leading a criminal organization, Alaattin Çakıcı has been sentenced to 1 year, 8 months in prison for threatening and insulting CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. He has expressed his belief that “the ruling will change at the appeals court.”

12 October 2021

METU Pride Parade case ends in acquittal

METU Pride Parade case ends in acquittal

All defendants who joined the Pride Parade at the Middle East Technical University in May 2019 have been acquitted. One person has been given a judicial fine for insult.

CHP İstanbul Chair faces prison term for ‘insulting’ Presidency’s Communications head

CHP İstanbul Chair faces prison term for ‘insulting’ Presidency’s Communications head

Main opposition CHP İstanbul Provincial Chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu has been indicted on the grounds that she “insulted” Presidency’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun. She faces 1 year, 2 months to 2 years, 4 months in prison.

Actress Ezgi Mola fined for ‘insulting’ a former soldier facing charges of ‘sexual assault’

Actress Ezgi Mola fined for ‘insulting’ a former soldier facing charges of ‘sexual assault’

On the grounds of her tweet about discharged Specialist Sergeant Musa O., who is on trial for “sexually assaulting” İpek Er, the court has given a judicial fine to actress Ezgi Mola on charge of “insult with an audio, visual or written message.”

Criminal case against social media user for calling Erdoğan aide a 'swine'

Criminal case against social media user for calling Erdoğan aide a 'swine'

The social media user who said he was joking now faces a prison sentence or a judicial fine.

1 October 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Ankara Bar Association put on trial for criticizing President of Religious Affairs

Ankara Bar Association put on trial for criticizing President of Religious Affairs

The Chair and Executive Board Members of the Ankara Bar Association are facing up to 2 years in prison over their press statement on President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş, who targeted LGBTI+s and HIV positive people.

28 September 2021

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