T24 news portal and social media accounts shut down as part of an investigation

Within the scope of the "Family is Safe" investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was decided to shut down the website and social media accounts of the T24 internet news portal on the grounds that it produced 118 pieces of content carrying LGBT propaganda over the past year.

Investigation and Closure Decision

A closure decision was made for the website and social media accounts of the T24 internet news portal within the scope of the "Family is Safe" investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. It was stated that the decision was rendered by the Istanbul 1st Criminal Judgeship of Peace.

Rationale and Legal Basis

As the justification for the closure decision, 118 pieces of content alleged to have been published over the past year and characterized as LGBT propaganda were cited. Article 8/A of Law No. 5651 was also presented as the legal basis during the process.

Notification to the Cyber Security Presidency

The access block and closure decision issued by the Istanbul 1st Criminal Judgeship of Peace was forwarded to the Cyber Security Presidency for implementation, and the official process was initiated.

Statement from T24 and Reactions

T24 announced through its social media accounts that this decision was taken following a smear campaign. T24 Ankara Representative and Editor-in-Chief Coordinator Gökçer Tahincioğlu, along with press professional organizations and various political circles, reacted harshly to the decision.

Freedom of Expression Debates

Press professional organizations and political circles, notably the DEM Party, stated that the closure decision was a severe violation of freedom of expression and the press, and demanded that the decision be revoked immediately.