12.03.2026 17:02
A decision has been made regarding journalist Enver Aysever, who was arrested following the criticisms of the statements made by Ekrem İmamoğlu and his father Hasan İmamoğlu, after his remarks that "Being right-wing is a crime." Aysever, who was sentenced to 10 months in prison, has been granted a release order.
Journalist Enver Aysever, who faced up to 3 years in prison for 'inciting hatred and hostility' due to the words in a video he shared on his social media account, was sentenced to 10 months in prison. A release decision was made regarding Aysever.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Enver Aysever was detained at his home in Istanbul due to his remarks in a video he shared on his YouTube account, where he stated, "Being right-wing is a crime. When you are right-wing, you become immoral or your morality becomes immorality. Being leftist is a primary condition of being human," following criticisms of Hasan İmamoğlu, the father of Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is detained as part of a corruption investigation.
Aysever's lawyer argued that his client was expressing criticism within the scope of freedom of thought.
WHO IS ENVER AYSEVER?
Journalist and television presenter Enver Aysever was born in Istanbul in 1971. Graduating from the Sociology Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Aysever has taught courses at various universities. His writings have also been published in various newspapers and magazines.
Enver Aysever served as a member of the Party Assembly of the Republican People's Party (CHP) for one year. Aysever also shares content on his YouTube channel, which he opened under his own name.