Journalist Furkan Karabay, who was taken into custody on May 15and arrested the same dayon the grounds of his social mediaposts and a video hebroadcast on YouTube,appeared before a judge todayand was granted release.appeared incourt.
The hearing prosecutor requested that Karabay be punished for "publicly insulting the President," "repeatedly targeting individuals involved in the fight againstterrorism," and "insulting a public official due totheir duties."The court decided to release Karabaypending trial.crimesrequested his punishment and the continuation of his detention.
RELEASED
The court sentenced journalist Furkan Karabay to 1 year and 9 months for the alleged "insulting the President," and 1 year and 3 months for the alleged "obstructing a publicofficial from performing their duty,"and 1 year and 3 months for the charge of "insulting the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor."Karabaywas given a total prison sentence of 4 years and 3 months. Along with the verdict, the court ordered Karabay's release.ruled.
The prosecutor'soffice objected to Furkan Karabay's release.
OBJECTION REJECTED
The Istanbul 25th High Criminal Court (ACM) rejected the objection filed against Karabay's release. The prosecutor's objection will be evaluated by the higher court, the Istanbul 26th High Criminal Court.
News Source: 12punto
