Turkish comic Deniz held at airport over claims of insulting Islam
Stand-up performer Deniz Goktas was taken into custody at Istanbul International Airport as he arrived back from a vacation. He faces accusations of disparaging Islam and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Officials opened an investigation following 185 separate complaints regarding a video featuring the comedian. In Turkey, legal proceedings can be initiated against anyone accused of insulting religious values or the nation's leader.
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