On the 101st Day of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Trial, the Prosecutor Requested the Release of Detained Polat and Cendek.
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On the 101st day of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) trial, the prosecutor presented his interim opinion. The prosecutor requested the release of the detained defendants Ümit Polat and Nilgün Cendek; and requested that the judicial control measures for all defendants be continued.
In the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) case, İmamoğlu's defense has concluded. Rejecting the accusations in the indictment, İmamoğlu argued that the case was politically motivated and leveled harsh criticism against President Erdoğan. İmamoğlu addressed numerous issues, ranging from zoning practices and municipal tenders during the AK Party era to allegations of public damage and expressions of remorse. Here is the full text of İmamoğlu…
Detained Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu completed his defense on the 101st day of the IMM trial. Giving messages on democracy, economic justice, social peace, and equal opportunity, İmamoğlu drew attention with his statements regarding Turkey's future, such as "You will have to expand the table, my brother" and "There is no salvation alone, either all together or none of us."
Having completed his four-day, predominantly political defense, İmamoğlu told President Erdoğan to protect him from "this treacherous, ambush-like regime."
Ekrem İmamoğlu, who completed his defense in the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) case, addressed Erdoğan regarding the imprisonment of his political rivals. Arguing that the trial targets the will of the voters, İmamoğlu stated that he wants equal justice for all. The article, "İmamoğlu completes his four-day defense, addresses Erdoğan: You cannot be legitimate by arresting your rivals," first appeared on TR724.
On the final day of his defense, Ekrem İmamoğlu said, "I am warning you from here. O President, protect yourself from this corrupt system." The full text of Ekrem İmamoğlu's defense (October 17, 2026): “I repeat the words of Hz. Ali: If the oppressor persistently continues his oppression, know that his end is near.” Medyascope
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