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Journalist Sinan Aygül injured in assault by mayor's bodyguards

Journalist Sinan Aygül injured in assault by mayor's bodyguards

The two individuals, including a police officer, have been remanded in custody. Meanwhile, the mayor has denied any involvement in the attack.

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 Sinan Aygül becomes first person to be arrested under 'disinformation law'

Journalist Sinan Aygül becomes first person to be arrested under 'disinformation law'

The journalist tweeted about an alleged case of child abuse involving a military officer. He later apologized for reacting rapidly to the allegations without knowing the details.

15 December 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

Journalist Sinan Aygül fined 16,660 lira for 'terror propaganda'

Journalist Sinan Aygül fined 16,660 lira for 'terror propaganda'

The journalist was previously given a deferred prison sentence. A court has fined him violating the conditions of deferral.

15 October 2021

Journalist sentenced over 'child abuse report' released on probation

Journalist sentenced over 'child abuse report' released on probation

A local journalist was given a prison sentence after revealing an incident of child abuse in eastern Turkey.

Journalist who revealed child abuse goes to prison while abuser is free

Journalist who revealed child abuse goes to prison while abuser is free

A local journalist has been sentenced to prison for reporting on an incident of child abuse.