Detained journalist Furkan Karabay: The accusations are baseless, I am doing my job

The initial statement of journalist Furkan Karabay, who was detained due to his reporting on Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer and his social media posts, has emerged. It was learned that Karabay said, "The accusations are baseless. I am performing my journalistic duty."

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Detained journalist Furkan Karabay: The accusations are baseless, I am doing my job

Journalist Furkan Karabay made a series of posts on his social media account after reporting on Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer. The initial statement at the police station of Furkan Karabay, who was detained on the grounds of both his reporting and his social media posts, has emerged.

According to the report by T24, Karabay stated in his initial testimony, "The accusations are baseless; I am fulfilling my journalistic duty. I request that a decision of non-prosecution be issued regarding me."

10haber reporter Furkan Karabay faces accusations of 'targeting individuals involved in counter-terrorism efforts,' 'insulting a public official,' and 'publicly disseminating misleading information.'

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