September 27, 2024 - Turkiye, Istanbul

Journalist Evrim Kepenek faces 1-3 years in prison for reporting on the alleged sexual abuse & death of a 2-year-old in Istanbul.

The Bianet editor’s hearing on the case took place at the Büyükçekmece 9th Criminal Court of First Instance in Istanbul on September 27, 2024.

She's accused of violating a confidentiality order—issued after her report was published.

This retroactive charge is unjust. Reporting in the public interest is not a crime.

Women Press Freedom demands charges be dropped and legal harassment ends.