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Turkish Prosecutors Charge Comedian With Insulting President Erdogan

Turkish prosecutors have formally charged comedian Deniz Goktas with insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a case that could result in a significant prison sentence under national law.

4 Sept, 16:02 — 4 Sept, 16:02
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Turkey prosecutors indict comic for Erdogan insult

Turkish prosecutors said they had charged a popular comedian with insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand-up performance in June that, if proven, could see him jailed for years.

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Turkey prosecutors indict comic for Erdogan insult

digi244 Sept, 16:57

Comediantul turc Deniz Goktaș riscă ani grei de închisoare pentru „insulte” la adresa lui Recep Tayyip Erdogan

naftemporiki4 Sept, 16:57Latest update

Τουρκία: Οι εισαγγελείς απαγγέλλουν κατηγορίες σε βάρος του κωμικού Ντενίζ Γκοκτάς για προσβολή του Ερντογάν

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