03.07.2026 11:40
CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and his delegation, who went to the Istanbul Courthouse to support comedian Deniz Göktaş, detained for statements related to the Quran, faced a protest from a group inside the courthouse building.
Comedian Deniz Göktaş, whose statements in stand-up shows sparked controversy and who was detained for his remarks about the Quran, has been referred to the Istanbul Courthouse after the completion of police procedures. As Göktaş's prosecution process begins, an unexpected commotion occurred at the courthouse.
THEY CAME TO THE COURTHOUSE FOR SUPPORT
CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and Gürsel Tekin came to the Istanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan to show support for Deniz Göktaş, who was brought to the courthouse as part of the investigation launched against him.
"OUTSIDE" SLOGANS IN COURTHOUSE CORRIDORS
As Kılıçdaroğlu and his accompanying delegation entered the courthouse building, tensions inside immediately escalated. Some citizens waiting in the courthouse corridors reacted strongly to Kılıçdaroğlu's visit in support of Deniz Göktaş.
Those in the group advanced toward the area where Kılıçdaroğlu and his entourage were located, chanting "Outside" slogans. While the moments of protest inside the courthouse drew attention, it was reported that Deniz Göktaş's legal process continues.