Comedian Deniz Göktaş Held Overnight After Public Insult Probe
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Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was detained at Istanbul Airport and spent the night in police custody. Videos showing her being taken to the security department in reverse handcuffs have sparked widespread outrage.
The investigation initially began on charges of "publicly insulting the religious values adopted by a segment of the public." Authorities later added an additional charge of "insulting the President."
Göktaş was taken into custody following her arrival at the airport. The incident has drawn significant public attention and debate.