Key facts
- Donald Trump's legal team has requested a delay in the classified documents trial.
- The defense cited the extensive volume of evidence as a reason for the delay.
- The upcoming presidential election was also cited as a reason for the requested delay.
- Comedian Deniz Goktas was arrested in Turkey for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious values.
- The charges against Goktas stem from a stand-up performance posted on YouTube.
- Goktas stated his intention was not to insult anyone and that 'dictator' is a political characterization.
Donald Trump's legal team has requested a delay in the classified documents trial, citing the extensive volume of evidence that needs to be reviewed and the impact of the upcoming presidential election on trial preparation. Meanwhile, Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas was arrested at Istanbul Airport and appeared in court Friday, accused of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and "insulting religious values" during a stand-up performance. The show, posted on YouTube, has garnered nearly nine million views and included satirical commentary on Turkish politics and religion. Goktas stated he had no intention to insult anyone, characterizing the term 'dictator' as a political observation. His arrest has drawn condemnation from rights groups and opposition politicians, who view it as an attack on freedom of expression.