Altaylı, who has more than 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube, began sending diary entries from Silivri Prison. His program partner Emre Acar voiced the letters, while Altaylı’s seat remained empty.
MILLIONS WATCH EMPTY SEAT ON YOUTUBE
After the arrest of journalist and YouTuber Fatih Altaylı, one of Turkey’s most-watched commentators, millions continued to view his channel as Turkey’s media watchdog RTÜK warned him to apply for a license.