Imamoglu says Silivri trial aims to destroy Turkey's democratic republic
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu says his trial at Silivri is a staged scenario aimed at destroying Turkey's democratic republic. He described a 15-hour hearing on Thursday that ended near 2 a.m. as a judicial disgrace in which basic questions were never asked. Imamoglu demanded that all allegations and evidence be presented in court.
Key Facts
- Imamoglu was detained at 5:30 a.m. on March 19 and taken to Vatan Emniyet.
- The Silivri hearing on Thursday lasted about 15 hours, ending near 2 a.m.
- Imamoglu says the court and prosecution never asked the final defendant whether he had ever met Imamoglu.
- Imamoglu states that the trial is being held in what is described as Turkey's and Europe's largest courtroom.
The Trial
Imamoglu was detained at 5:30 a.m. on March 19 and taken to Vatan Emniyet. The Silivri hearing on Thursday lasted about 15 hours, ending near 2 a.m. Imamoglu says the court and prosecution never asked the final defendant whether he had ever met Imamoglu. He describes the proceedings as a judicial disgrace in which basic questions were not asked.
Allegations and Evidence
Imamoglu says the final defendant repeatedly used his name and made allegations against him. He states that his lawyers' questions were met with irrelevant answers or refusals to respond. Imamoglu demands that all allegations be presented, evidence disclosed, and witnesses heard in court.
Judicial Process
Imamoglu says those who want to place his name at the center of a criminal organization claim want him to speak as little as possible in court. He notes that his removal from the courtroom, his absence from hearings, and restrictions on his defense have been raised. Imamoglu states that the trial is being held in what is described as Turkey's and Europe's largest courtroom. He says the trial aims to destroy democracy, democratic elections, and the ideal of a democratic, secular, and social republic.
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Imamoglu says Silivri trial aims to destroy Turkey's democratic republic
