01.04.2026 21:42
After being released from prison after 102 days, social media phenomenon Murat Övüç made his first post with his family. Övüç expressed his feelings with the words, "Thank God I have reunited with my children."
Social media phenomenon Murat Övüç has experienced a new development in the case initiated against him. Övüç, who is detained on the charge of "publicly inciting hatred and hostility," appeared before the judge for the second time.
The court decided to release Övüç under the condition of signature and a travel ban, taking into account the evidence in the file and the duration of his detention. The hearing was postponed to a later date to complete the missing documents.
RELEASED AFTER 102 DAYS
Övüç, who spent approximately 102 days in prison, was released following the decision. The release decision quickly became a trending topic on social media.
SHARED WITH HIS FAMILY
After leaving prison, Övüç made his first post with his family, expressing his feelings with the words, "Thank God I have reunited with my children."
INVESTIGATION PROCESS
An investigation was initiated by the Küçükçekmece Chief Public Prosecutor's Office after a video of Övüç wearing a headscarf circulated again on social media. The trial of the detained phenomenon is ongoing.