Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu faces 2-4 years in prison over remarks on court expert
Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu delivers a speech during a demonstration following the arrest of the Mayor of Esenyurt, at the Esenyurt Square in Istanbul, on Oct. 31, 2024. (AFP Photo)
An indictment has been completed against main opposition CHP’s Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, seeking a prison sentence of two to four years over his remarks concerning a court-appointed expert.
The investigation was launched after Imamoglu disclosed the expert’s identity during a press conference on Jan. 27.
He is accused of “attempting to influence judicial officials by targeting an expert involved in certain investigations.”
Imamoglu’s statement led to an inquiry into whether his remarks constituted an attempt to interfere with judicial proceedings. As part of the process, he was summoned to provide a statement.
