Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş arrested for alleged insults to Islam and President Erdogan
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Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş, 32, was taken into custody at Istanbul Airport on Thursday after authorities linked a recent stand‑up routine posted on YouTube to alleged offenses. The arrest follows a broader crackdown on content deemed offensive to state institutions and religious sensibilities.
Prosecutors have opened several investigations against Göktaş, including charges of “publicly insulting religious values” and “insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.” The case is now under judicial review, and officials have indicated that further legal steps will depend on the outcome of the ongoing probes.
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