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Real event · international · 2026-09-28
Stand-up comic released after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan
Final verdict announced: September 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM ET
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Stand-up comic released after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş has been released due to time served.
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Deniz Göktaş has been released due to time served.
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BBC News — Stand-up comic released after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan — 2026-09-28
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