Blackout of Sözcü TV halted: Unanimous court decision
The 10-day broadcast suspension penalty imposed on Sözcü TV by RTÜK has been overturned by the judiciary. The court issued a stay of execution with a unanimous decision. The broadcast blackout was set to begin on June 1.
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A new development has occurred regarding the 10-day broadcast suspension penalty imposed on Sözcü TV by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK).
DECISION TAKEN UNANIMOUSLY
The court issued a stay of execution regarding the 10-day screen blackout penalty. The decision was taken unanimously.
WHAT HAD HAPPENED?
Sözcü TV had been issued a 10-day broadcast suspension penalty on the grounds that live broadcasts from Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir had "incited the public to hatred and hostility" in their commentary.
Following the notification of the decision to Sözcü TV, it had been stated that the 24/7 screen blackout would begin on June 1 and last for 10 days.