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FAMOUS TURKISH PIANIST GOES ON TRIAL FOR INSULTING ISLAM
PanARMENIAN.Net
October 18, 2012 - 12:42 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Famous Turkish pianist Fazıl Say's trial for remarks
he made on Twitter allegedly supporting atheism begins in an Istanbul
court today, Oct 18, Hurriyet Daily News reported.
The indictment calls for Say to be sentenced to 18 months in prison
for "insulting the religious values of a section of society."
A number of prominent artists have expressed their support for Say
in a written statement, protesting court cases that they said are
forced upon artists.
Minister for EU Affairs Egemen BagıÅ~_ voiced regret over the trial:
"I wish Fazıl Say wouldn't oblige us to make such explanations on
international platforms."
PanARMENIAN.Net
October 18, 2012 - 12:42 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Famous Turkish pianist Fazıl Say's trial for remarks
he made on Twitter allegedly supporting atheism begins in an Istanbul
court today, Oct 18, Hurriyet Daily News reported.
The indictment calls for Say to be sentenced to 18 months in prison
for "insulting the religious values of a section of society."
A number of prominent artists have expressed their support for Say
in a written statement, protesting court cases that they said are
forced upon artists.
Minister for EU Affairs Egemen BagıÅ~_ voiced regret over the trial:
"I wish Fazıl Say wouldn't oblige us to make such explanations on
international platforms."