
Turkish court sentences opposition politician for inciting hatred, but orders his release
ANKARA, Turkey — A Turkish court on Tuesday sentenced a far-right politician to more than two years in prison for inciting public hatred and hostility , but ordered his release because of time already served.
Umit Ozdag, the leader of Turkey's Victory Party, was detained in January over accusations that he insulted President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with comments that he made during a party meeting.

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