21-year-old M.E.T., one of the 17 people detained in a dawn operation in Istanbul before May 1, was released at the first hearing after his arrest on charges of “insulting the President”. In his defense, M.E.T. stated that the post in question was the lyrics of a rap song and denied the accusation. Court accepts prosecution’s request for release, trial to resume on October 23
June 11, 2025
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