journalists on trial

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Journalists appear before court over reports on Berkin Elvan's death during Gezi protests

Journalists appear before court over reports on Berkin Elvan's death during Gezi protests

Three journalists are charged with "targeting a public official who took part in the fight against terrorism."

17 September 2020

Journalists were not allowed to take notes in the hearing

Journalists were not allowed to take notes in the hearing

Announcing its opinion as to the accusations, the prosecutor’s office has demanded that journalist İdris Sayılğan be penalized on charge of “repeated terror propaganda” over his Facebook posts. He previously served 1,137 days behind bars.

16 September 2020

'They demand up to 19 years in jail because of a two-line story'

STATEMENT OF JOURNALIST FERHAT ÇELİK

'They demand up to 19 years in jail because of a two-line story'

Standing trial over news reports regarding the funeral of an intelligence officer killed in Libya, journalist Ferhat Çelik has made his defense: “They demand up to 19 years in jail because of a 2-line story. This is enough to summarize the gravity of the situation. That's why I don't want to elaborate further. I demand my acquittal."

9 September 2020

Five journalists handed prison sentence over reports on intelligence officer's death in Libya

Five journalists handed prison sentence over reports on intelligence officer's death in Libya

Eight people, including seven journalists, stood trial over news reports about the funeral of an intelligence who was killed in Libya. The defendants who were remanded in custody have been released.

9 September 2020

'We will continue to write what they don't want to be revealed'

THE INTELLIGENCE OFFICER CASE

'We will continue to write what they don't want to be revealed'

Six journalists will appear before the court today in the case over news reports about an MIT officer's death in Libya.

9 September 2020 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Özgür Boğatekin probed over Facebook post against racist attack

Journalist Özgür Boğatekin probed over Facebook post against racist attack

Boğatekin has been summoned to the security directorate over a Facebook post where he criticized a racist attack against Kurdish workers.

8 September 2020 Hikmet Adal

Detained over ‘Resurrection Ertuğrul’ post, journalist released on probation

Detained over ‘Resurrection Ertuğrul’ post, journalist released on probation

Journalist Oktay Candemir has been released on probation after he was taken into custody over a social media post about the “Resurrection: Ertuğrul” television series centering around the life of Ertuğrul, the father of the founder of Ottoman Empire.

8 September 2020

Prosecutor’s Office sends Rûdaw reporter Rawin Sterk’s file to İstanbul

Prosecutor’s Office sends Rûdaw reporter Rawin Sterk’s file to İstanbul

While no indictment has yet been filed against arrested journalist Rawin Sterk for almost five months, the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has sent his file to İstanbul with a decision of rejection of venue.

Court rules that journalist Aziz Oruç shall remain behind bars

Court rules that journalist Aziz Oruç shall remain behind bars

Arrested since December 2019, journalist Aziz Oruç had his first hearing. While the court has released Muhammet İkram Müftüoğlu and HDP Doğubayazıt District Co-Chair Abdullah Ekelek on probation, it has ruled that the arrest of Oruç shall continue.

Journalist Deniz Yücel says court sentenced him to 'intimidate all foreign reporters'

Journalist Deniz Yücel says court sentenced him to 'intimidate all foreign reporters'

Die Welt's former İstanbul correspondent has been handed a prison sentence nearly two-and-a-half years after his release.

20 July 2020 Hikmet Adal

Germany's foreign minister says prison sentence of journalist Deniz Yücel 'sends wrong signal'

Germany's foreign minister says prison sentence of journalist Deniz Yücel 'sends wrong signal'

Having already spent over a year behind bars in Turkey, Die Welt's former İstanbul correspondent has been handed a prison sentence for "terrorist propaganda."

Journalist Deniz Yücel handed prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

Journalist Deniz Yücel handed prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

A court has sentenced Die Welt's former Turkey correspondent to prison for propagandizing for the PKK and decided that a complaint shall be filed against him for insulting the president.

Journalist Mehmet Yılmaz acquitted of defaming former PM Yıldırım

Journalist Mehmet Yılmaz acquitted of defaming former PM Yıldırım

The court has acquitted the columnist after the AKP's Binali Yıldırm withdrew his complaint.

3 journalists arrested, 10 journalists released in Turkey in June

PRESS IN ARREST REPORT

3 journalists arrested, 10 journalists released in Turkey in June

According to June 2020 Press Freedom Report of the Press in Arrest, at least 61 journalists have been summoned to depose, taken into custody or faced a criminal complaint since March 17. Lawsuits have been brought against 18 journalists.

Presidency's communications director sues daily Cumhuriyet over 'illegal construction' report

Presidency's communications director sues daily Cumhuriyet over 'illegal construction' report

Alleging that the report was intended to smear against him, Altun requests 250,000 lira for damages.

Journalist Doğan Akın acquitted of ‘Fuat Avni tweets’

Journalist Doğan Akın acquitted of ‘Fuat Avni tweets’

T24 news website Editor-in-Chief Doğan Akın has been acquitted in the lawsuit filed against him for reporting on the tweets posted from “Fuat Avni” account, which was previously charged with “propagandizing for the FETÖ.”

Everyone can go in, journalists can't

SEARCH FOR JUSTICE IN THE DAYS OF CORONAVIRUS

Everyone can go in, journalists can't

Two cases in one day... The sadness and anger of not being able to follow either case... Courthouse journalism in the days of coronavirus... Incompletely witnessing the search for justice...

25 June 2020 Hikmet Adal

Three journalists released, three remain in jail in case over reporting intelligence officer's killing

Three journalists released, three remain in jail in case over reporting intelligence officer's killing

Six journalists appeared before court today after months of pre-trial detention in the case over the reports on a MİT officer’s death in Libya.

Court to reexamine journalist Deniz Yücel's file

Court to reexamine journalist Deniz Yücel's file

In the hearing where a decision was expected, the court ruled for a reexamination of the case of the former Die Weld reporter who previously spent one year in prison.

'It's my duty as a journalist to publicize what happens at the court'

'It's my duty as a journalist to publicize what happens at the court'

Journalist Rıfat Doğan is on trial for allegedly shooting photos and videos in the courtroom during the Çorlu train derailment case, where 25 people died.

Journalist Semiha Alankuş acquitted

Journalist Semiha Alankuş acquitted

Semiha Alankuş, an editor for daily Yeni Yaşam, has been acquitted of “membership of an organization.” The court has concluded that the statement of an anonymous witness cannot be the sole basis for a judgement.

Have You Heard Initiative: We Won't Stay Silent Against Pressure on Journalists

Have You Heard Initiative: We Won't Stay Silent Against Pressure on Journalists

"The ruling power has created a media order that only applauds it and slanders those it targets," the initiative has said.

Trials After Covid-19: Nineteen Reporters to Appear Before Court in Four Days

Trials After Covid-19: Nineteen Reporters to Appear Before Court in Four Days

At least 19 media employees will attend hearings between June 22-26 as six reporters who have been remanded in custody over reports on an intelligence officer's funeral will appear before a court after four months.

11 June 2020 Erol Önderoğlu

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Although court hearings were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, prosecution of journalists and fines on critical news outlets continued in May, Press in Arrest has said.

Constitutional Court: Journalist İdris Sayılğan's Arrest Did Not Cause a Rights Violation

Constitutional Court: Journalist İdris Sayılğan's Arrest Did Not Cause a Rights Violation

Sayılğan had spent 1,137 days behind bars before being released by a court of appeal.

Arrested Over a Tweet, Journalist Hakan Aygün Released

Arrested Over a Tweet, Journalist Hakan Aygün Released

Arrested on April 3 over a tweet where he mocked the fundraising campaign launched by President Erdoğan against coronavirus outbreak, journalist Hakan Aygün has been released.

Based on Which Legal Provisions Do Journalists Face Trials in Turkey?

Based on Which Legal Provisions Do Journalists Face Trials in Turkey?

According to a report prepared by the Press in Arrest initiative, journalists in Turkey have been mostly charged with and put on trial for violating the Article 5 of the Anti-Terror Law (TMK) and the Article 53 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).

Fox TV Anchor Fatih Portakal Faces Prison Term over Comments on Pandemic

Fox TV Anchor Fatih Portakal Faces Prison Term over Comments on Pandemic

Portakal is charged with violating the Banking Law after a complaint by Turkey's banking agency.

'If I Don't Go to Jail, I'll Celebrate My Birthday'

'If I Don't Go to Jail, I'll Celebrate My Birthday'

The finance minister, a presidential aide and a businessperson have filed lawsuits against Cumhuriyet reporter Hazal Ocak in the past year.

6 Journalists’ Request for Release Rejected

6 Journalists’ Request for Release Rejected

The request for release of arrested journalists Ferhat Çelik, Aydın Keser, Barış Pehlivan, Barış Terkoğlu, Hülya Kılınç and Murat Ağırel has been rejected. Çelik and Keser are not mentioned by name in the judgement.

Two Journalists Face Prison Sentence over Report on 2015 Ankara Massacre

Two Journalists Face Prison Sentence over Report on 2015 Ankara Massacre

A criminal case has been filed over a report on Cumhuriyet that said the police didn't act despite receiving a tip on two people involved in the bomb attack.

Lawsuit Against Journalist Temizkan Over a Social Media Post from 6 Years Ago

Lawsuit Against Journalist Temizkan Over a Social Media Post from 6 Years Ago

Charged with “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” over a social media post from six years ago, journalist Sabiha Temizkan will have her first hearing on June 25, 2020.