Turkish court jails journalist over proverb that 'insulted' Erdogan
TV media figure Sedef Kabas is the latest among tens of thousands to be investigated over insulting the president during Erdogan's time in office.
ISTANBUL — One of Turkey’s best-known TV journalists was spending a third night behind bars on Monday after being jailed on a charge of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Media rights groups and opposition figures condemned the Istanbul court’s decision to keep Sedef Kabas in prison ahead of a trial that stems from her reciting a proverb.
Tens of thousands have been investigated for insulting Erdogan since he became president in 2014 under legislation that critics describe as draconian and an obstacle to free speech.
After Kabas was remanded, the main opposition party said it would push for the abolition of the "insult law," which carries a four-year maximum sentence.
