The trial of singer Mabel Matiz, who was charged with “facilitating the publication of obscene content” due to his song “Perperişan,” was held on January 9 at the Istanbul 54th Criminal Court of First Instance. Matiz stated in his defense that the work should be evaluated within the scope of freedom of expression and denied the allegations. The court decided to obtain a report from the Ministry of Family and Social Services regarding whether the song lyrics were obscene and postponed the hearing to March 27.
January 9, 2026
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