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Journalist Fatih Altayli Released Amid Erdogan Threat Charges

12/29/2025

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Fatih Altayli, a Turkish journalist, was released from prison while appealing a conviction for allegedly threatening President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The appeals court cited no flight risk as well as the time served as reasons for his release.
The charges arose from Altayli's comments on a YouTube program about public opposition to Erdogan's presidency.
Altayli denied any intent to threaten the president, writing letters during detention.

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Fatih Altayli, a Turkish journalist, was released from prison while appealing a conviction for allegedly threatening President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The appeals court cited no flight risk as well as the time served as reasons for his release.
The charges arose from Altayli's comments on a YouTube program about public opposition to Erdogan's presidency.
Altayli denied any intent to threaten the president, writing letters during detention.