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Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Göktaş was released from prison on Monday after an Istanbul court convicted him of insulting President Erdoğan but ordered his immediate release due to time served. He faces a travel ban and an appeal.
Deniz Göktaş, a prominent Turkish stand-up comedian, was released from prison on Monday after an Istanbul court convicted him of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Although the court ordered his release due to time served, he faces a travel ban and an appeal process. Göktaş, who spent 88 days in solitary confinement, denied the charges, arguing that his comments were political characterizations rather than insults. His case highlights ongoing tensions regarding press freedom and dissent in Turkey.