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Evrensel and bianet are ‘so-called media outlets’, according to prosecutor

Evrensel and bianet are ‘so-called media outlets’, according to prosecutor

A lawsuit has been filed against journalist Cihan Ölmez over his statements to the press regarding curfews. The prosecutor has defined daily Evrensel and bianet as “so-called media outlets backing the organization.”

Press in Arrest: 41 journalists behind bars in Turkey

MARCH 2021 REPORT

Press in Arrest: 41 journalists behind bars in Turkey

The Press in Arrest initiative has released its March 2021 Press Freedom Report: “In March, journalists in Turkey once again spent much of their time at courthouses. During the month, at least 79 journalists appeared before a judge.”

Court rejects appeal against release of journalists reporting on torture

Court rejects appeal against release of journalists reporting on torture

Arrested after reporting on two citizens thrown from a helicopter in Van, four journalists were released last week. The Van 6th Heavy Penal Court has rejected the prosecutor’s objection to the release of the journalists.

One more lawsuit against journalist Oktay Candemir

One more lawsuit against journalist Oktay Candemir

The videos and photographs in the digital materials seized during a house raid have been cited as criminal evidence against journalist Oktay Candemir.

Four journalists released after spending six months under arrest for reporting on torture

Four journalists released after spending six months under arrest for reporting on torture

Adnan Bilen, Cemil Uğur, Şehriban Abi and Nazan Sala were in pre-trial detention for reporting on an incident of torture in the Kurdish-majority Van province.

Put on trial for ‘terror propaganda’, journalist fined for ‘insulting President’

Put on trial for ‘terror propaganda’, journalist fined for ‘insulting President’

Put on trial on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” over five news reports about Turkey’s Afrin operation published on sendika.org news website, Ali Ergin Demirhan will pay a judicial fine for “insulting the President.”

Cumhuriyet, Sözcü journalists acquitted of 'disclosing identity of counterterrorism officials'

Cumhuriyet, Sözcü journalists acquitted of 'disclosing identity of counterterrorism officials'

Two journalists stood trial because of a news report revealing that the prosecutor of a case against Sözcü had a previous conviction.

Journalist Aygün sentenced to prison over a tweet

Journalist Aygün sentenced to prison over a tweet

Hakan Aygün has been sentenced to 7 months, 15 days in prison over a tweet containing a wordplay with IBAN and "iman," which means "faith" in Turkish.

Journalist Oktay Candemir acquitted of ‘insulting the President’

Journalist Oktay Candemir acquitted of ‘insulting the President’

Charged with “insulting the President” over an article, journalist Oktay Candemir has been acquitted.

Non-prosecution for journalist making fun of TV series in a tweet

Non-prosecution for journalist making fun of TV series in a tweet

The chief public prosecutor’s office has given a decision of non-prosecution for journalist Oktay Candemir, who was investigated over a tweet critical of TV series about the Ottoman times.

25 February 2021 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Hakkı Boltan acquitted at first hearing

Journalist Hakkı Boltan acquitted at first hearing

Boltan was put on trial on the grounds that his name was mentioned in the list of delegates seized in a police raid on the office of Democratic Society Congress (DTK). He was facing up to 15 years in prison.

24 February 2021

Rights groups denounce 'unlawful' prison sentences in Özgür Gündem case

Rights groups denounce 'unlawful' prison sentences in Özgür Gündem case

The Human Rights Associations and Amnesty International have released statements after four people were given prison sentences on "terrorism" charges in the Özgür Gündem newspaper case.

15 February 2021

Journalist Hatice Kamer acquitted, again

Journalist Hatice Kamer acquitted, again

Put on trial for posting the pictures of press statements held by the HDP and DTK, Hatice Kamer was previously acquitted of “terror propaganda.” But the appeals court overturned her acquittal and ruled for retrial. Kamer has been acquitted again.

9 February 2021

Local journalists acquitted of terrorism but their TV channel is gone ‘forever’

MEDIA MONITORING DATABASE

Local journalists acquitted of terrorism but their TV channel is gone ‘forever’

About four-and-a-half years after the closure of Van TV because of its alleged “terrorist connections,” all but one defendant in the trial of its employees and owners were acquitted of “terrorist propaganda.”

8 February 2021

Journalist İdris Sayılğan handed four-year prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

Journalist İdris Sayılğan handed four-year prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

The journalist's attorney has said that the allegations against him were the same as a previous case.

1 February 2021

‘President must have more tolerance for harsh criticisms'

COMICS ACQUITTED

‘President must have more tolerance for harsh criticisms'

Standing trial for “insulting the President” over his comics, Sefer Selvi, a cartoonist for daily Evrensel, has been acquitted on the grounds that “the President must show more tolerance in the face of criticisms."

25 January 2021 Hikmet Adal

Investigation against columnist for writing parliament’s name in lower case

Investigation against columnist for writing parliament’s name in lower case

The Parliament of Turkey is officially called the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and abbreviated as “TBMM” in Turkish. Columnist Yılmaz Özdil now faces an investigation over an article titled "Tbmm..."

21 January 2021

Emine Erdoğan appeals columnist's acquittal over article about her 'Hermes bag'

Emine Erdoğan appeals columnist's acquittal over article about her 'Hermes bag'

The president's spouse had filed a lawsuit against columnist Ender İmrek, alleging that he insulted her by "not attributing good qualities to her."

12 January 2021 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Mehmet Aslan arrested

Journalist Mehmet Aslan arrested

Taken into custody in İstanbul on January 5, Mezopotamya Agency (MA) reporter Mehmet Aslan has been arrested.

11 January 2021

Court blocks access to reports about book claiming to reveal corruption in judiciary

MEDIA MONITORING DATABASE

Court blocks access to reports about book claiming to reveal corruption in judiciary

The two journalists who co-authored the book face several charges while reports about the content of the book are getting blocked to access.

Deutsche Welle journalists investigated over article on 'suspicious transactions'

FINCEN FILES LEAK

Deutsche Welle journalists investigated over article on 'suspicious transactions'

Journalist Pelin Ünker has a history of being targeted by businesspeople and politicians because of her reports about leaked documents.

Second indictment against journalists Yıldız and Dükel

Second indictment against journalists Yıldız and Dükel

Journalists Müyesser Yıldız and İsmail Dükel have been indicted for “successively obtaining documents about state security.” This second indictment has been merged with the file of the ongoing main trial.

Mezopotamya Agency reporter Aslan detained

Mezopotamya Agency reporter Aslan detained

Mehmet Aslan, a reporter for Mezopotamya Agency (MA), has been detained in a house raid in İstanbul as part of an investigation launched by the Antalya Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Journalists Terkoğlu, Pehlivan face 158 years in prison in total over best-selling new book

Journalists Terkoğlu, Pehlivan face 158 years in prison in total over best-selling new book

The journalists claim to shed light on behind-the-scenes affairs concerning the government and the judiciary.

31 December 2020

Journalist Can Dündar sentenced to 27 years in prison for 'terrorism,' 'espionage'

'MIT TRUCKS' CASE

Journalist Can Dündar sentenced to 27 years in prison for 'terrorism,' 'espionage'

The journalist stood trial because of a report revealing trucks that were loaded with arms and heading to Syria.

23 December 2020

Court dismisses case against journalist Pelin Ünker over 'Paradise Papers' reports

Court dismisses case against journalist Pelin Ünker over 'Paradise Papers' reports

Çalık Holding had filed a suit for damages against the reporter for "insult and slander."

22 December 2020

Press freedom in Turkey: At least 40 journalists prosecuted in November

PRESS IN ARREST REPORT

Press freedom in Turkey: At least 40 journalists prosecuted in November

According to the Press in Arrest report, in the trials concerning these 40 journalists, the prosecutor’s offices demanded 2 aggravated life sentences and a total of 201 years, 4 months to 497 years 2 months in prison.

10 December 2020

Journalist covering Çorlu train massacre case acquitted

Journalist covering Çorlu train massacre case acquitted

Journalist Rıfat Doğan was put on trial on the grounds that he had shot photos in the courtroom and shared these photos during the first hearing of the lawsuit filed into Çorlu train derailment, which claimed the lives of 25 people, including children.

8 December 2020

Journalist Ayşegül Doğan sentenced to 6 years, 3 months in prison

Journalist Ayşegül Doğan sentenced to 6 years, 3 months in prison

Journalist Ayşegül Doğan has been sentenced to 6 years, 3 months in prison. Put on trial over her journalistic activities, Doğan was the Program Coordinator of the İMC TV, which was closed by a Statutory Decree after the coup attempt in 2016.

7 December 2020

Journalist faces prison sentence for comments on chief prosecutor's relations with Erdoğan

Journalist faces prison sentence for comments on chief prosecutor's relations with Erdoğan

Alican Uludağ is charged with "marking people who took part in the fight against terrorism as a target."

3 December 2020

Journalist handed deferred prison sentence for sharing a photo on Twitter

Journalist handed deferred prison sentence for sharing a photo on Twitter

News editor Dicle Müftüoğlu has been convicted of "terrorist propaganda" in the case filed after a tweet including a photo showing a YPG member.

2 December 2020

Journalist Hacı Boğatekin acquitted

Journalist Hacı Boğatekin acquitted

Put on trial for calling on the government to come to terms with with Abdullah Öcalan in his Facebook posts, Gerger Fırat local newspaper’s owner Hacı Boğatekin has been acquitted of “terror propaganda” and “praising the crime and criminal.”

27 November 2020 Hikmet Adal