Social Media Influencer Deniz Sinan Demir Arrested for Insulting Sunni Citizens

Legal Process and Arrest Decision Deniz Sinan Demir, who was under investigation for using insulting language against Sunni citizens during a live broadcast on social media platforms, was referred to the courthouse following police procedures.
After a prosecutorial interrogation, Demir was brought before the Duty Criminal Judgeship of Peace on charges of "inciting or insulting the public to hatred and enmity." The court ordered his arrest and subsequent transfer to prison.
Defense Cites Health Issues During his statement to the judge, Deniz Sinan Demir reportedly claimed that he produces content for humor purposes and that the broadcast in question took place at an acquaintance's house in Kınalıada.
Demir stated that he had been consuming alcohol during the stream and drew attention to his health condition as part of his defense.
Expression of Regret and Request for Release Claiming to suffer from bipolar disorder and requiring regular medication, Demir stated in his testimony: "I did not realize when the topic of the broadcast turned to religion.
All the statements belong to me, but I made such a speech under the influence of alcohol and my illness.
I am not normally someone who says such things.
I am also a Muslim; I regret it and request to be released." The court issued the arrest warrant after considering the nature of the crime and the current state of the evidence.