Sinan Aygül (@sinanaygul) becomes the first journalist victim of ‘disinformation law’

Aygül (m) reading out a statement outside of the courthouse.

Journalist Sinan Ayül has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for “spreading disinformation,” becoming the first journalist to be sentenced under the “disinformation law” enacted in October.

☑ #Turkey's new disinformation law has come into force with the sentencing of journalist #SinanAygül to 10 months in prison for "disinforming the public" over his report on the alleged #sexualabuse of a 14-year-old girl by police officers.https://t.co/qdtKT8IBQQ pic.twitter.com/z7lMTpOSMb

— MedyaNews (@1MedyaNews) March 3, 2023