The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled against Turkey for the nearly two-year pretrial detention of journalist Tuncer Çetinkaya. The court determined Turkey violated Çetinkaya’s rights by lacking sufficient justification for his detention, which stemmed from alleged connections to the Gülen movement. The ruling centers on a violation of Article 5 of the European Convention, concerning the right to liberty and security. Çetinkaya, a veteran journalist, was held pending trial based on these alleged links. The Stockholm Center for Freedom initially reported the ECtHR’s decision. This case highlights ongoing concerns about freedom of the press and due process within Turkey’s legal system, particularly regarding individuals accused of affiliation with the Gülen movement. The ruling signifies a condemnation of Turkey’s practices in pretrial detention.