A Turkish journalist is facing a potential prison sentence of up to five years and three months for social media posts concerning a fatal building collapse near İstanbul. The charges stem from the journalist’s assertion that subway line construction contributed to the apartment building’s failure, which resulted in four deaths. Notably, a subsequent expert report, requested by prosecutors themselves, actually corroborated the link between the construction work and the disaster. Despite this supporting evidence, legal proceedings against the journalist are continuing in Ankara. The case has raised concerns about press freedom and the criminalization of journalism in Turkey. This incident highlights the risks faced by journalists reporting on sensitive issues, even when their reporting is validated by official investigations. The journalist’s posts initially drew scrutiny before the expert report’s confirmation.