Journalists and academics bear the brunt of the massive crackdown on freedom of expression in Turkey. Scores of them are currently subject to criminal investigations or behind bars. This website is dedicated to tracking the legal process against them.
Court keeps all 6 defendants behind bars in the Altans trial First hearing of Zaman trial held in Sili...
13 free expression organizations warn of violations in opinions submitted in journalists applications before the ...
Lawyers for Altan brothers demanding further examination of evidence kicked out of courtroom; their request for a new...
CHP deputy Sezgin Tanrıkulu criticizes violations at the latest hearing of the Altans case Opposition Re...
Court removes restriction to lawyer visiting hours and rejects a demand to seize assets owned by suspect...
Lower courts refuse to release the journalists, saying detention will be reviewed after top court’s reasoned decision...
Imprisoned journalist Ilıcak faces “espionage” charges in new case; implementation of top court’s Mehmet Altan j...
The court is expected to issue its verdict at the end of the five-day hearing on February 12-16. Lawyers say free speec...
Lawyers Cinmen and Taş expelled from courtroom after asking Constitutional Court ruling to be put on record. Judge mov...
Chief judge constantly warns defendants and defense attorneys during sessions over length of defense statements N...