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Turkey arrests 3 for posting on stadium attack

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ISTANBUL -- The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's office says three people have been detained for social media posts regarding Saturday night's attack in Istanbul that killed 38 people.

 

In addition to 13 suspects detained as part of the investigation into the twin bombings, the prosecutor's office said it was investigating any "news, comment or shares on press and social media platforms that attempted to praise terrorism or terrorist organizations, serve terrorist organizations' propaganda, legitimize terrorism or target those who combat terrorism."

 

The statement noted that three suspects had been detained for this so far and authorities were working to apprehend others.

 

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