Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş on trial for insulting President Erdoğan in standup show
- Published on 28/09/2026 - 10:53 GMT+2 A popular Turkish comedian has gone on trial at an Istanbul court on Monday on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other offences during a stand-up performance in June.
- Deniz Göktaş, a 32-year-old comedian known for his dry wit and political satire, was arrested by police on 3 July, a week after releasing a YouTube video of his show that was watched nearly 9 million times.
- Held in pre-trial detention ever since, Göktaş is facing charges of insulting Erdoğan and incitement to public hatred, with prosecutors later adding an extra charge o
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- Published on 28/09/2026 - 10:53 GMT+2 A popular Turkish comedian has gone on trial at an Istanbul court on Monday on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other offences during a stand-up performance in June.
- Deniz Göktaş, a 32-year-old comedian known for his dry wit and political satire, was arrested by police on 3 July, a week after releasing a YouTube video of his show that was watched nearly 9 million times.
- Held in pre-trial detention ever since, Göktaş is facing charges of insulting Erdoğan and incitement to public hatred, with prosecutors later adding an extra charge o
Sources: Euronews