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Prosecutor seeks acquittal of former bianet editor-in-chief in 'libel' case

Prosecutor seeks acquittal of former bianet editor-in-chief in 'libel' case

President Erdoğan's former lawyer had sued Nazan Özcan over an article on bianet. The article did not contain "libel" and "defamation," according to the prosecutor.

Kurdish journalist Hamdullah Bayram arrested in 'terror' case

Kurdish journalist Hamdullah Bayram arrested in 'terror' case

Bayram was among the 11 Kurdish journalists who were detained in the October raids.

Journalist Fırat Bulut detained for 'spreading false information' over earthquake coverage

Journalist Fırat Bulut detained for 'spreading false information' over earthquake coverage

The journalist said he had been reporting from the quake-hit regions for a month. Spending the night in custody, Bulut was later released.

New case against arrested Kurdish journalist over 2017 demonstrations

New case against arrested Kurdish journalist over 2017 demonstrations

Ceylan Şahinli was not yet a journalist when the events mentioned in the indictment took place.

'Terror' case against journalist because 'soldiers entered frame' during live broadcast

'Terror' case against journalist because 'soldiers entered frame' during live broadcast

The prosecutor has alleged that journalist Fırat Can Arslan covered her funeral of killed journalist Nagihan Akarsel "in line with the organization's purposes and ideology."

Türkiye sentences a journalist under 'disinformation law' for first time

Türkiye sentences a journalist under 'disinformation law' for first time

Sinan Aygül had tweeted about allegations of child abuse against security, but deleted the tweets a few hours later, apologizing for sharing unconfirmed information.

Sinan Aygül becomes first journalist indicted under 'disinformation law'

Sinan Aygül becomes first journalist indicted under 'disinformation law'

The Bitlis-based journalist said he wouldn't defend himself at the court "not to legitimize the censorship law."

1 February 2023

Journalist Hayri Demir given prison sentence for 'terror propaganda'

Journalist Hayri Demir given prison sentence for 'terror propaganda'

The journalist was facing charges because of his social media posts and reports from Syria's Kurdish-held northern and eastern parts.

22 December 2022

Journalists of Kurdish media outlets: Behind bars for 6 months without indictment

Journalists of Kurdish media outlets: Behind bars for 6 months without indictment

Journalists in Diyarbakır called for justice for their colleagues: "Our friends are taken hostage since June 16 and still there is no indictment prepared. This is because there is no crime and there is no accusation to be made."

16 December 2022

Report: Fewer journalists in prison but more face trials, fines in Türkiye

Report: Fewer journalists in prison but more face trials, fines in Türkiye

While the number of incarcerated journalists are significantly lower compared to the period after the 2016 coup attempt, the government is still using court cases to intimidate journalists, according to a monitoring group.

6 December 2022 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Engin Eren sentenced to prison for 'aiding a terrorist organization'

Journalist Engin Eren sentenced to prison for 'aiding a terrorist organization'

The journalist was among the 31 people who faced charges over a 2015 sit-in protest, where people were accused of forming a "human shield" for the PKK.

30 November 2022

Journalist given prison sentence for 'insulting president' over reporting on mafia-state relations

Journalist given prison sentence for 'insulting president' over reporting on mafia-state relations

The BirGün journalist was put on trial because of a weekend supplement featuring Erdoğan and Bahçeli's photos with well-known figures of Türkiye's underworld.

21 October 2022

Two journalists given prison sentence because 'they are dangerous'

Two journalists given prison sentence because 'they are dangerous'

Sadiye Eser and Sadık Topaloğlu were sentenced to prison for "being a member of an illegal organization." In its justified ruling, the court said no criminal act of the suspects had been identified but they were members of a group that is "dangerous to society."

Journalist Barış Terkoğlu to be paid damages for imprisonment over 'intelligence officer' report

Journalist Barış Terkoğlu to be paid damages for imprisonment over 'intelligence officer' report

Terkoğlu and other journalists were put on trial because of reports about an intelligence officer who was killed in Libya.

28 September 2022

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

Kurdish journalist Kadri Esen given prison sentence for 'terror propaganda'

Kurdish journalist Kadri Esen given prison sentence for 'terror propaganda'

A criminal case was opened against the journalist because of a video he shared on social media.

21 September 2022

Journalist Hatice Şahin sentenced to 6 years, 3 months in prison

Journalist Hatice Şahin sentenced to 6 years, 3 months in prison

In order to make the statements of two anonymous witnesses nicknamed Ezel and Firar "relevant," Şahin was detained during an operation that was not related to her, said the journalist's attorney

20 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

Journalists Sadiye Eser, Sadık Topaloğlu sentenced to six years in prison

Journalists Sadiye Eser, Sadık Topaloğlu sentenced to six years in prison

The court verdict was based on the statements of an anonymous witness, the lawyers pointed out.

8 September 2022

Journalists investigated over report on 'mafia intercepting state officials' car'

Journalists investigated over report on 'mafia intercepting state officials' car'

The investigation has been opened after a complaint by a former lawyer of President Erdoğan, over 100 articles about whom were previously censored by courts.

Court convicts the journalist who photographed the killing of Kemal Kurkut

Court convicts the journalist who photographed the killing of Kemal Kurkut

Sentenced to 1 year, 6 months, 22 days in prison for “terror propaganda”, Abdurrahman Gök said in his defense, “Would I be on trial after 8 years if I had written under the related pictures that they were taken in Libya or Azerbaijan rather than Kobanî?”

Journalist Uğur Dündar given prison sentence over joke about former PM

Journalist Uğur Dündar given prison sentence over joke about former PM

The court has converted the sentence to a monetary fine of 10,500 lira. Yıldırım had withdrawn his complaint.

Thirty-eight people acquitted after four years of trial for commenting on economic crisis

Thirty-eight people acquitted after four years of trial for commenting on economic crisis

Journalists and economists were among the people who stood trial after a report on Bloomberg about Turkey's 2018 currency crisis.

Journalist Sedef Kabaş released after receiving prison sentence for 'insulting president'

Journalist Sedef Kabaş released after receiving prison sentence for 'insulting president'

Erdoğan not coming to the courthouse was a violation of the procedures, Kabaş's attorneys said.

Journalist not having a press card cited as a reason for life imprisonment

Journalist not having a press card cited as a reason for life imprisonment

The court has issued the detailed ruling in the case of journalist Rojhat Doğru. A judge dissented from the verdict, citing an expert witness report.

23 February 2022 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Durket Süren handed prison sentence on 'propaganda' charges

Journalist Durket Süren handed prison sentence on 'propaganda' charges

The court has deferred the sentence and lifted the international travel ban on the journalist.

21 February 2022

Journalist Zeynep Durgut released after 4 days in detention

Journalist Zeynep Durgut released after 4 days in detention

Referred to the Şırnak Courthouse today, Mezopotamya Agency (MA) reporter Zeynep Durgut has been released on probation after giving her statement to the prosecutor’s office. Durgut had been in detention since February 14.

17 February 2022

Journalist Gökhan Biçici acquitted of 'insulting the President'

Journalist Gökhan Biçici acquitted of 'insulting the President'

Gökhan Biçici, the Editor-in-Chief of dokuz8HABER news website, was on trial for reporting on Anonymous, which cited Berkin Elvan’s killing as an example in response to Erdoğan, who defined and criticized George Floyd’s killing as a “racist attack”.

17 February 2022

Turkey’s top court rejects jailed journalist Sedef Kabaş’s request for release

Turkey’s top court rejects jailed journalist Sedef Kabaş’s request for release

The Constitutional Court has rejected the request for journalist Sedef Kabaş’s “immediate release with a cautionary judgment.” In pre-trial detention since late January, Kabaş faces up to 12 years, 10 months in prison on “insult” charges.

17 February 2022

Journalist Zeynep Durgut’s statement taken after two days in detention

Journalist Zeynep Durgut’s statement taken after two days in detention

Giving his statement at the security directorate after two days in detention yesterday, on February 16, Mezopotamya Agency (MA) reporter Zeynep Durgut is expected to be referred to the Şırnak Prosecutor’s Office today.

17 February 2022

Hülya Kılınç, Murat Ağırel and Barış Pehlivan sent to jail again

‘DISCLOSING INTELLIGENCE OFFICER’

Hülya Kılınç, Murat Ağırel and Barış Pehlivan sent to jail again

With their prison sentences upheld by the appeals court, journalists Barış Pehlivan and Hülya Kılınç and columnist Murat Ağırel have been sent to prison.

15 February 2022

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

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