3,900-page indictment: Prosecutors seek up to 2,352 years in prison for Erdogan opponent Imamoglu
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Harsh Prison Terms Sought for Erdogan Opponent ImamogluProsecutors demand up to 2352 years in prison for former Istanbul mayor after eight months in pretrial detention.
- The prosecution accuses Ekrem Imamoglu of terrorism and corruption, seeking a sentence of up to 2352 years.
- The indictment spans 3900 pages and involves 402 suspects, alleging Imamoglu led a criminal organization.
- Imamoglu's arrest in March sparked the largest protests in Turkey in over a decade.
- The opposition CHP became the strongest party in 2024 local elections but faces intense government crackdown.
The accusations are completely baseless.— A lawyer for Imamoglu's party regarding the charges against the former mayor of Istanbul.
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