Jinnews reporter Zelal Tunç sentenced to 8 months, 22 days in prison

Jinnews reporter Zelal Tunç has been sentenced to eight months and 22 days in prison on charges of “insulting a public official”.

Van- In Turkey, journalists face trials and jail sentences for doing their profession. The first hearing of the trial against Jinnews reporter Zelal Tunç on charges of “insulting a public official” was held by the Muradiye Criminal Court of First Instance. The court has sentenced the journalist to eight months and 22 days in prison.