13 May 2025
Can Öztürk, a reporter for T24, was detained on 14 May 2025 while covering protests against a conference at Boğaziçi University by Nurettin Yıldız, head of the Social Fabric Foundation, whose statements legitimizing child marriage have drawn public outrage. During his detention, Öztürk’s press card was torn, his throat was grabbed, and he was kept in a detention vehicle for eight hours. He was released the next day under judicial control by the Criminal Judgeship of Peace.
