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Stand-up comic set for release after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan

Stand-up comic set for release after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan
BBC World Monday 28 September 2026, 18:11 UTC 1 min read
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Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş has been sentenced to almost 19 months, but is set to be released due to time served.

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş has been sentenced to almost 19 months, but is set to be released due to time served.
Erdoğan (PERSON) Turkish (ORG) Deniz Göktaş (PERSON)
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