Translator Among 4 tried for 'insulting Turkishness' by publishing Chomsky book
The International Herald Tribune reports that the trial of a publisher, translator and two editors charged with crimes for producing a Turkish version of Noam Chomsky's book, "Manufacturing Consent," was adjourned to December to give the defense more time to prepare. The four men face up to six years in jail for "insulting Turkishness" and "inciting the people to hatred and enmity" by publishing the American leftist writer's book.
Nobel Prize-winning Turkish author Orhan Pamuk had charges of "insulting Turkishness" dropped against him earlier this year by the freedom-of-expression-challenged Turkish government.
18-Oct-2006
By BL Ochman
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