On May 25, 2012, renowned composer, pianist, and writer Fazil Say was charged with religious defamation in connection with a series of social media posts. In 2013, he received a 10-month prison sentence suspended for five years, but was acquitted on appeal in 2016. In October 2024, his concerts in Switzerland were canceled for his statements on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Fazil Say
Is case active: No
Designation:Creative artist, Literary writer
Country:Türkiye
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Released