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A homeless man in Turkey insulted President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to gain access to food and shelter in prison. The 66-year-old was arrested in Alanya and faces a potential sentence of one to four years. He stated he had no place to sleep and had attempted similar actions before without success. Insulting the president is a criminal offense in Turkey, often used against regime critics. The application of this law has increased significantly since Turkey adopted a presidential system in 2018, with thousands charged under related articles of the penal code.