In Turkey, When Does a Joke Become a Crime?

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In Turkey, When Does a Joke Become a Crime?

Have you ever made a joke that offended someone? Maybe they took it personally or stopped speaking to you. A joke can put strain on a relationship or leave someone feeling isolated. But what if the consequences for a joke go far beyond social fallout? What if a comedy performance lands you in a high-security prison cell? For Deniz Göktaş, this question is no longer hypothetical. Until recently, Göktaş performed for r…