that's why orkun had to go to court. he was handed down a 14 month suspended jail sentence for insulting the president. "i criticize erdogan by putting words in his mouth. i let him say things that he does. that's criticism, not an insult. and above all, it's funny. but here in turkey everything's now a problem, as though everyone's paranoid. anyone who hears a swear word immediately senses a crime. people should relax, not just the president, but everyone. reporter: orkun is 28 years old. he earns money with his rap songs. orkun isn't a celebrity although he is sometimes recognized on the street. but you don't have to be a celebrity to be accused of insulting the president in turkey. tens of thousands have been hit with the charge in recent years. teenagers and teachers, lawyers and members of the opposition. recently, the arrest of prominent journalist sedef kabash caused public outcry. she had quoted an old proverb on tv. "when an ox enters the palace, he does not become a king. but the palace becomes a barn." the sen

that's why orkun had to go to court. he was handed down a 14 month suspended jail sentence for insulting the president. "i criticize erdogan by putting words in his mouth. i let him say things that he does. that's criticism, not an insult. and above all, it's funny. but here in turkey everything's now a problem, as though everyone's paranoid. anyone who hears a swear word immediately senses a crime. people should relax, not just the president, but everyone. reporter: orkun is 28 years old. he earns money with his rap songs. orkun isn't a celebrity although he is sometimes recognized on the street. but you don't have to be a celebrity to be accused of insulting the president in turkey. tens of thousands have been hit with the charge in recent years. teenagers and teachers, lawyers and members of the opposition. recently, the arrest of prominent journalist sedef kabash caused public outcry. she had quoted an old proverb on tv. "when an ox enters the palace, he does not become a king. but the palace becomes a barn." the sen