Stand-up comic released after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş also faces a travel ban but has been released due to time served.
The comedian's supporters gathered outside the courthouse in Istanbul on Monday with signs that translate to "Deniz Göktaş not alone"
An Istanbul court has convicted a popular comedian of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan – and handed down a sentence of almost 19 months – but ordered his release due to time served.
Deniz Göktaş - who denied the charges - has already spent nearly 90 days in prison. Prosecutors had asked for up to 12 years. His case comes amid a wave of arrests in Turkey that human rights groups say is aimed at crushing dissent.
During his court appearance on Monday, it was clear he did not lose his sense of humour during his 88 days in solitary confinement.