The seventh hearing of the trial against journalist Derya Okatan for the "insult" charges was held in İstanbul.

The third hearing of the trial against journalist Derya Okatan was held in Ankara.

The fourth hearing of the trial against journalists Şehriban Abi, Nazan Sala, and Zeynep Durgut was held.

The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) welcomes the acquittal of journalist Derya Okatan.

Legal ordeal for Derya Okata and five other journalists who stand trial for reporting on leaked emails of former energy minister adjourned.

The first hearing of the trial against journalist Derya Okatan over the charges of "spreading propaganda for an organization in a chain" was held today. The court decided to issue a writ to inquire about the merger of already ongoing cases against Derya. The next hearing will be held on January 26, 2022.

Ankara 4th High Criminal Court accepted the indictment from 2019, which was accusing journalist Derya Okatan on the charge of "spreading propaganda for an organization in a chain". If convicted, the journalist will be sentenced to eight years and nine months in prison. The first hearing of the case will be held on October 13. The Coalition For Women in Journalism (CFWIJ) condemns the criminalization of the journalism profession in Turkey. The lawsuits against journalists are aimed at intimidation. We reiterate once again, journalism is not a crime.

The 12th hearing of the trial against six journalists, including Derya Okatan, who reported on emails allegedly belonging to former minister Berat Albayrak, was held today in Istanbul. The court adjourned the next hearing to December 9, 2021, accepting the prosecutor's request for the extension of the case file and ruling on the continuation of the journalists' travel ban. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) demands an immediate acquittal of the journalists that have been unjustly postponing for many years. Journalism is not a crime.

The sixth hearing of the trial against journalist Derya Okatan for the "insult" charges was held today in İstanbul. The prosecution in the trial requested Derya’s acquittal today on accounts of press freedom. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) welcomes the development and calls the Turkish judiciary to set this request as precedent for the trials of other journalists. We demand the court acquit the journalist upon request.

The fourth hearing of the trial against journalist Derya Okatan for the "insult" charges was postponed to a further date due to the judge's leave. The Coalition For Women In Journalism considers the continuous postponement of the trials against journalists is implemented as a systematic intimidation policy. We demand Derya Okatan’s acquittal.

The 10th hearing of the case in which six journalists, including Derya Okatan, were tried at Istanbul 29th High Criminal Court. The journalists are on trial for their coverage of emails allegedly belonging to former minister Berat Albayrak. The court rejected all of the journalists’ requests and adjourned the next hearing to May 5, 2021. The Coalition For Women In Journalism demands the charges be dropped and the journalists acquitted.