content tagged with journalists on trial

Journalist Reyhan Hacıoğlu sentenced to over four years in prison in 'terror' case

Journalist Reyhan Hacıoğlu sentenced to over four years in prison in 'terror' case

Hacıoğlu spent five months in pretrial detention last year. "I stand behind every report I made and every word I said. You cannot cover up the truth with the sentences handed down," she said after the ruling.

Journalist İsmail Arı faces six years in prison for 'spreading disinformation'

Journalist İsmail Arı faces six years in prison for 'spreading disinformation'

Among the reports cited in the accusations is Arı’s coverage of Erdoğan family members serving on the boards of several foundations.

13 May 2026 Hikmet Adal

Prosecutor seeks sentence for bianet journalist Tuğçe Yılmaz over interview with Armenian youths

Prosecutor seeks sentence for bianet journalist Tuğçe Yılmaz over interview with Armenian youths

Yılmaz is charged with "insulting the nation and the state" due to the interview.

21 April 2026 Hikmet Adal

Three journalists sentenced over gold smuggling, Israel trade claims

Three journalists sentenced over gold smuggling, Israel trade claims

The journalist were sentenced on "spreading disinformation" and "violation of confidentiality" charges.

Journalist sentenced for 'insulting the president' over 2016 statement

Journalist sentenced for 'insulting the president' over 2016 statement

In a Kurdish-language statement, Hakkı Boltan had criticized the president after a journalist was killed during the urban conflict in Kurdish regions in 2015-16.

'Disinformation law' used against 83 journalists since 2022

'Disinformation law' used against 83 journalists since 2022

Since the law came into effect, 83 journalists have been investigated, detained, arrested, or prosecuted on charges of “publicly disseminating misleading information.”

For journalists in Turkey, fighting court cases is becoming part of the job

For journalists in Turkey, fighting court cases is becoming part of the job

Accounts of Tuğçe Yılmaz, Mehmet Aslan, and Furkan Karabay show how pressure on press freedom has evolved into a systematic regime.

1 April 2026 Hikmet Adal

Court lifts journalist Furkan Karabay’s house arrest

Court lifts journalist Furkan Karabay’s house arrest

Karabay is facing charges of "publicly spreading misleading information" and "targeting individuals involved in the fight against terrorism."

Journalist Oğuz Bakır acquitted in case over social media post on prosecutor

Journalist Oğuz Bakır acquitted in case over social media post on prosecutor

Bakır was briefly arrested over a social media post criticizing a prosecutor who had a symbol of the 1990s extrajudicial killings o his desk.

Journalist Feyza Nur Çalıkoğlu acquitted in disinformation case

Journalist Feyza Nur Çalıkoğlu acquitted in disinformation case

Çalıkoğlu stood trial over a news article about alleged rights violations in an İstanbul removal center.

Journalist Elif Akgül and politician Mehmet Saltoğlu acquitted in 'terror' case

Journalist Elif Akgül and politician Mehmet Saltoğlu acquitted in 'terror' case

Akgül and Saltoğlu stood trial due to their involvement in the activities of the Peoples' Democratic Congress.

20 January 2026 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Perihan Kaya receives prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

Journalist Perihan Kaya receives prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

Kaya, who resides abroad, was put on trial due to her social media messages.

Prosecutor seeks up to 10 years in prison for journalists over contributions to pro-Kurdish publications

Prosecutor seeks up to 10 years in prison for journalists over contributions to pro-Kurdish publications

Seven individuals are standing trial due to their work published on two outlets.

Court says journalist Fatih Altaylı ' implied assassination threat against Erdoğan'

Court says journalist Fatih Altaylı ' implied assassination threat against Erdoğan'

The court's detailed ruling described Altaylı's references to killed Ottoman sultans as “a threat implying an attack on the president’s life."

16 December 2025

'Terrorism' trial begins for journalists over freelance work for pro-Kurdish media

'Terrorism' trial begins for journalists over freelance work for pro-Kurdish media

“In a period when peace discussions are back on the agenda in the country, I am being accused of ‘aiding’ and ‘being a member’ of an organization that dissolved itself and laid down arms. Isn't this a clear irony?” bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz said in her defense.

9 December 2025 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Furkan Karabay released after sentencing

Journalist Furkan Karabay released after sentencing

" I will not present a defense against this indictment, which was prepared like filling out a betting slip. I refuse to make a defense," Karabay said before tearing up the indictment against him.

4 December 2025 Hikmet Adal

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz's trial begins: 'My profession is put on trial'

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz's trial begins: 'My profession is put on trial'

Yılmaz, who described the lawsuit filed against him due to his news report as "an intimidation against journalism," said, "I have always tried to be the voice of those whose voices are not heard, including both people and animals."

3 December 2025 Hikmet Adal

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz to appear before court over interview with Armenian youths

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz to appear before court over interview with Armenian youths

Describing the case against her as “an act of intimidation against journalism,” Yılmaz said, “I have always tried to be a voice for the unheard, both people and animals.”

28 November 2025

Journalist Fatih Altaylı sentenced to over 4 years in prison over remarks about Erdoğan

Journalist Fatih Altaylı sentenced to over 4 years in prison over remarks about Erdoğan

Altaylı stood trial for referencing killed Ottoman sultans.

27 November 2025

Court orders release of LeMan cartoonist Doğan Pehlevan over 'Muhammad' strip

Court orders release of LeMan cartoonist Doğan Pehlevan over 'Muhammad' strip

Six staff members of the satire magazine LeMan are on trial for “inciting the public into hatred and hostility” due to a cartoon that was interpreted by the authorities as a depiction of prophet Muhammad.

14 November 2025

Journalist Rahime Karvar sentenced to over two years in prison for ‘aiding a terrorist organization’

Journalist Rahime Karvar sentenced to over two years in prison for ‘aiding a terrorist organization’

Karvar stood trial for "being a member of a terrorist organization."

13 November 2025

Court orders journalist Ercüment Akdeniz’s release after eight months in detention

Court orders journalist Ercüment Akdeniz’s release after eight months in detention

Akdeniz was among several people who were arrested in a "terrorism" investigation into the Peoples' Democratic Congress, a pro-Kurdish and leftist umbrella organization.

23 October 2025

Journalist Asuman Aranca sentenced to prison over report on high-profile murder case

A court has ruled that Aranca's award-winning news report on the assassination of a former Grey Wolves leader violated the confidentiality of the investigation.

22 October 2025

Journalist Feyza Nur Çalıkoğlu faces 'disinformation' case over report on alleged abuse at deportation centers

Journalist Feyza Nur Çalıkoğlu faces 'disinformation' case over report on alleged abuse at deportation centers

Prosecutors indicted the journalist following a complaint by the Interior Ministry.

23 September 2025 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Abdurrahman Gök remains under judicial control measures for two years

Journalist Abdurrahman Gök remains under judicial control measures for two years

Gök told the court that the travel ban severely hinders his professional work.

12 September 2025

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz, others indicted for ‘aiding a terrorist organization’

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz, others indicted for ‘aiding a terrorist organization’

A court has accepted an indictment against several individuals, including Yılmaz, over their work with two pro-Kurdish publications.

12 September 2025 Hikmet Adal

International call for release of detained journalist Furkan Karabay facing up to 15 years in prison

International call for release of detained journalist Furkan Karabay facing up to 15 years in prison

Karabay, facing charges of “making targets of those who were tasked to combat terrorism” and “insulting thepresident,” has been in pre-trial detention for 117 days.

9 September 2025

Six LeMan magazine staff indicted over 'Muhammad-Moses' cartoon

Six LeMan magazine staff indicted over 'Muhammad-Moses' cartoon

Five LeMan journalists have been in pre-trial detention and the magazine's owner, who is current abroad, is facing an arrest warrant.

5 September 2025

Court extends detention of journalist Ercüment Akdeniz in 'terrorism' case

Court extends detention of journalist Ercüment Akdeniz in 'terrorism' case

Akdeniz remains two suspects in detention in an investigation into the Peoples' Democratic Congress.

31 July 2025 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Sultan Eylem Keleş sentenced to prison over coverage of workers' protest

Journalist Sultan Eylem Keleş sentenced to prison over coverage of workers' protest

Keleş has been found guilty of "resisting a public official to prevent them from performing their duty."

Four LeMan journalists jailed over 'Muhammad' cartoon

Four LeMan journalists jailed over 'Muhammad' cartoon

Fourt staff members including the cartoonist have been formally arrested for “inciting the public to hatred and hostility.”

Kurdish journalist Diren Yurtsever acquitted in trial for 'exposing informant's identity'

Kurdish journalist Diren Yurtsever acquitted in trial for 'exposing informant's identity'

The case was filed after a key witness in the Kobanî trial, whose testimony contributed to prison sentences for several pro-Kurdish politicians, filed a complaint regarding news reports about the court proceedings.

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