Turkish comedian Deniz Göktas held in investigative custody for insulting Erdoğan
A Turkish court ordered investigative custody for comedian Deniz Göktas pending trial of his case. Göktas is accused of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and religious values, according to court documents. The well-known stand-up comedian, whose online videos have garnered millions of views, was arrested at the airport and his satirical remarks in his performances are reported to be the focus of the charges.