https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkish-comedian-convicted-for-erdogan-insult-freed-pending-appealContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkish-comedian-convicted-for-erdogan-insult-freed-pending-appealhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkish-comedian-convicted-for-erdogan-insult-freed-pending-appeal#u91491Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:07:34 +0000An Istanbul court sentenced Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas to more than 19 months in prison on Monday after convicting him of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious values during a stand-up performance. Despite the conviction, the judge ordered the 32-year-old performer's interim release pending appeal. Goktas walked out of Karatepe high security prison late Monday after spending 88 days behind bars following his initial arrest on July 3. Footage showed him beaming as family, fans, and supporters greeted him outside with placards.Why it mattersThe case reflects a wider gove