Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş arrested at Istanbul Airport
Euronews reports that Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş has been detained following the online release of a stand-up performance, facing charges related to religious and presidential insults.
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Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested at Istanbul Airport on Thursday, according to Euronews. The 32-year-old’s detention follows the publication of a stand-up performance posted to YouTube.
Göktaş is currently facing multiple legal probes, including accusations of publicly insulting religious values and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Further details regarding the status of the investigation were not provided by the source.
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