TRComedian Tuba Ulu was sentenced to five months in prison, with the sentence suspended, for making a joke about Ottoman Sultan Suleiman I during a stand-up performance. The joke referred to the sultan's marriage to Hürrem as a 'fuck buddy' relationship, which sparked controversy and led to a criminal investigation. Video clips of the performance circulated online in April, prompting a targeted campaign against Ulu. She was briefly detained and charged with insulting historical, national, and spiritual values, as well as inciting hatred. During the trial, Ulu defended herself by denying any intention to insult women or degrade society, arguing that her comments were meant to be unifying. The court ultimately ruled in favor of the prosecution's stance, sentencing her under charges of publicly degrading a segment of the public.
Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the incident as a violation of national and historical values, aligning with conservative narratives that emphasize respect for historical figures and traditional societal norms. The legal charges against Ulu—such as insulting historical and spiritual values—are presented in a way
