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Stand-up comic released after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan
By Orla Guerin · Sep 28, 2026, 3:23 PM CDT
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Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş also faces a travel ban but has been released due to time served.
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The article provides no details about the legal proceedings, the length of the sentence, the specific laws invoked, or any statements from authorities or the comedian.
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