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Comedian Tuba Ulu Sentenced Five Months Over Sultan Joke

7/14/2026

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Istanbul court sentenced comedian Tuba Ulu to a five-month term for “degrading a segment of the public” over a Sultan Suleiman joke.
The court deferred the verdict after prosecutors sought up to three years Article 216/2, leaving the sentence inactive unless enforced.
Ulu denied insulting group and said her remarks aimed to unite women.
Her lawyer cited Court of Human Rights law, arguing the satire was taken out of context.

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Istanbul court sentenced comedian Tuba Ulu to a five-month term for “degrading a segment of the public” over a Sultan Suleiman joke.
The court deferred the verdict after prosecutors sought up to three years Article 216/2, leaving the sentence inactive unless enforced.
Ulu denied insulting group and said her remarks aimed to unite women.
Her lawyer cited Court of Human Rights law, arguing the satire was taken out of context.