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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

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

38 press freedom organizations, journalists urge Turkey to release journalist Sedef Kabaş

38 press freedom organizations, journalists urge Turkey to release journalist Sedef Kabaş

The Coalition for Women in Journalism and 37 civil society organizations have released a joint statement and demanded the immediate release of journalist Sedef Kabaş, who has been arrested on charge of “insulting the President”.

10 February 2022

Citizen placed under house arrest over a social media post about Erdoğan’s health

'INSULTING THE PRESIDENT'

Citizen placed under house arrest over a social media post about Erdoğan’s health

Pınar Ö. has been placed under house arrest after being detained as part of the investigation launched into the social media posts about the health condition of President Erdoğan and his spouse Emine Erdoğan, who have tested positive for COVID-19.

7 February 2022

‘Insulting the President’: Is it a tool to bring society into line?

‘Insulting the President’: Is it a tool to bring society into line?

According to lawyer Molu, the law on insulting the President aims to prevent or deter people from criticizing. Önderoğlu from the RSF says the law is a tool to bring people into line: Since 2014, 70 journalists have been convicted of this charge in Turkey.

27 January 2022 Hikmet Adal

International Press Institute calls for journalist Sedef Kabaş's immediate release

‘NO DEMOCRACY WHEN PRESS SILENCED’

International Press Institute calls for journalist Sedef Kabaş's immediate release

The International Press Institute (IPI) has called for the release of journalist Sedef Kabaş, who has been recently arrested for “insulting the President” over her remarks during a TV program: “There can be no democracy when the press is silenced.”

25 January 2022

‘Insulting the President’: Lawyer Efkan Bolaç on trial again, this time over Instagram posts

‘Insulting the President’: Lawyer Efkan Bolaç on trial again, this time over Instagram posts

A lawsuit has been filed against lawyer Efkan Bolaç for “insulting the President” with two Carlos Latuff cartoons that he shared on Instagram. However, the cartoons were posted in 2014, when Erdoğan had not yet been elected the President.

25 January 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Erdoğan files a criminal complaint against 2 CHP MPs for 'insulting the President’

Erdoğan files a criminal complaint against 2 CHP MPs for 'insulting the President’

President and AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has filed a complaint against main opposition CHP MPs Engin Özkoç and Aykut Erdoğdu for “insulting the President”.

25 January 2022

Speech on investigation for ‘insulting the President’ investigated for the same charge

Speech on investigation for ‘insulting the President’ investigated for the same charge

People’s Liberation Party (HKP) Chair Efe made a press statement in front of the courthouse after giving his statement as to his alleged insult for Erdoğan. He is now investigated for “insulting the President” over this statement.

24 January 2022

Both gains and concerns in journalists’ rights!

BIA MEDIA MONITOR / OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2021

Both gains and concerns in journalists’ rights!

In the last quarter of 2021, at least 214 journalists appeared before the judge in 81 court cases in Turkey, facing 23 different charges. At least 62 were charged with “organization membership” and 14 “terror propaganda.” Happy Working Journalists Day!

10 January 2022 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı

Columnist Hasan Cemal put on trial for ‘insulting’ Erdoğan, again

Columnist Hasan Cemal put on trial for ‘insulting’ Erdoğan, again

The Press Crimes Bureau of the İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation against T24 columnist Cemal for “insulting the President”. The investigation has turned into a court case, the first hearing of which is scheduled for April 12.

13 December 2021

Video activist Oktay İnce sentenced to prison for ‘insulting the President’

Video activist Oktay İnce sentenced to prison for ‘insulting the President’

Speaking to bianet after his final hearing, İnce says, “Enforcement officers may come all they want. They may try to collect money from the people on behalf of the President. This is my struggle now. I won’t mince matters.”

30 November 2021 Hikmet Adal

Charlie Hebdo on trial in Turkey for 'insulting the President'

COURT CASE BEGINS

Charlie Hebdo on trial in Turkey for 'insulting the President'

In the trial over the cartoon on the cover page of France-based weekly satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, the first hearing was held in the absence of defendants at the Ankara 2nd Criminal Court of First Instance today, on November 18, 2021.

18 November 2021

ECtHR’s first ruling on ‘insulting the President’: Violation of freedom of expression

ECtHR’s first ruling on ‘insulting the President’: Violation of freedom of expression

The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that the conviction of Vedat Şorli for “insulting the President” violated his right to freedom of expression.

19 October 2021

‘Insult’ cases Erdoğan says do not exist documented in Justice Ministry statistics

‘Insult’ cases Erdoğan says do not exist documented in Justice Ministry statistics

In an interview with a US news channel, President Erdoğan dismissed the claims that “100 thousand citizens were investigated for insulting him.” The Justice Ministry data shows that 12,881 people have been convicted of the crime since 2014.

29 September 2021

Citizen sentenced to prison for ‘insulting Erdoğan’ with a news headline

Citizen sentenced to prison for ‘insulting Erdoğan’ with a news headline

Diken news website in Turkey covered a news report by Germany’s BILD newspaper, which said “Dictator Erdoğan” in its headline. 62-year-old Tekiner has been sentenced to 1 year, 3 months in prison for sharing Diken’s news on social media.

27 September 2021

Journalist sentenced to prison over ‘news on Erdoğan cartoons’

Journalist sentenced to prison over ‘news on Erdoğan cartoons’

Put on trial over a news report titled “German Cartoonists Have Drawn Erdoğan Badly”, Evrensel newspaper’s news director Cem Şimşek has been sentenced to 11 months, 20 days in prison on charge of “insulting the President.”

Journalist Hakkı Boltan sentenced to prison for ‘insulting’ Erdoğan, Davutoğlu

Journalist Hakkı Boltan sentenced to prison for ‘insulting’ Erdoğan, Davutoğlu

The Diyarbakır 12th Penal Court of First Instance has ruled that Hakkı Boltan shall be sentenced to 2 years, 17 days in prison on the grounds that he allegedly insulted President Erdoğan and the then PM Davutoğlu in his press statement during curfews.

‘Insulting Erdoğan’: Investigation for asking ‘missing’ Central Bank reserves

‘Insulting Erdoğan’: Investigation for asking ‘missing’ Central Bank reserves

An investigation has been launched against a citizen for asking on social media, “Where is 128 billion dollars?” The social media user is now being investigated for “insulting the President” as per the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).

ECtHR convicts Turkey twice for violating citizens’ freedom of expression

ECtHR convicts Turkey twice for violating citizens’ freedom of expression

The ECtHR has concluded that the judicial fine imposed on a university student for “insulting Erdoğan” and the dismissal of a worker from her job due to her social media likes violated the applicants’ rights.

New lawsuit against journalist Deniz Yücel for ‘insulting Erdoğan’

New lawsuit against journalist Deniz Yücel for ‘insulting Erdoğan’

The court case filed against Die Welt reporter Deniz Yücel for “insulting the President” has been merged with the file of the case where he is standing trial on charge of “publicly degrading the state.”

Erdoğan files suit for damages against CHP MP, demands 250 thousand lira

Erdoğan files suit for damages against CHP MP, demands 250 thousand lira

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has filed a lawsuit for damages against main opposition CHP MP Erdoğdu, who said, “Erdoğan is the number one of criminal organization.” The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has also launched an investigation.

‘Insulting Erdoğan’: CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu to pay damages to President

‘Insulting Erdoğan’: CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu to pay damages to President

The court has concluded that main opposition CHP İstanbul Chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu insulted President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan with her social media messages. Kaftancıoğlu will pay 56 thousand lira in non-pecuniary damages.

Erdoğan appeals against acquittal of actors Akpınar and Gezen

‘INSULTING PRESIDENT’

Erdoğan appeals against acquittal of actors Akpınar and Gezen

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s attorneys have appealed against the acquittal of actors Metin Akpınar and Müjdat Gezen, who were charged with “insulting the President” over their remarks during a TV program.

Charged with ‘insulting President’, actor Erkal gives his statement

Charged with ‘insulting President’, actor Erkal gives his statement

Summoned to depose at the prosecutor’s office on charge of “insulting the President”, theater actor Genco Erkal has addressed the reporters after leaving the courthouse: “I said I am against the restriction of freedom of expression.”

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.”

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.

Actors Gezen, Akpınar acquitted of ‘insulting the President’

Actors Gezen, Akpınar acquitted of ‘insulting the President’

Charged with "insulting the President" over their remarks during a TV program, actors Müjdat Gezen and Metin Akpınar have been acquitted.

Detained over his post about AKP’s Zengin, lawyer arrested for ‘insulting President’

Detained over his post about AKP’s Zengin, lawyer arrested for ‘insulting President’

Taken into custody over his social media message about AKP Group Deputy Chair Özlem Zengin, lawyer Mert Yaşar has been arrested on charge of “insulting the President.”

24 February 2021

Actors Gezen and Akpınar face prison sentence for ‘insulting President’

Actors Gezen and Akpınar face prison sentence for ‘insulting President’

Pronouncing his opinion as to the accusations at the second hearing, the prosecutor has demanded up to 4 years, 8 months in prison for actors Müjdat Gezen and Metin Akpınar over their remarks during a TV program.

17 February 2021

Former HDP Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ acquitted of ‘insulting President’

ARRESTED SINCE NOVEMBER 2016

Former HDP Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ acquitted of ‘insulting President’

Put on trial over a statement of support for journalists, arrested former Co-Chair of the HDP Figen Yüksekdağ has been acquitted of “insulting the President.”

11 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

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