Deniz Goktas Defends Himself in Turkish Court After Being Jailed for a Joke
Deniz Goktas, facing 19 months in prison in Turkey, says his court statement aimed to show what an artist could endure.
The Chestnut Post Staff ·
Deniz Goktas, who was jailed in Turkey over a joke, delivered a forceful defense in court as he faced 19 months in prison, The New York Times reported.
In an interview, Goktas said he intended his courtroom statement to demonstrate what an artist could withstand.
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