Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, one of Turkey's most prominent opposition figures, faces 142 criminal charges, including corruption, bribery, embezzlement, and espionage. Prosecutors accuse him of leading a criminal network that allegedly cost the state billions, seeking a sentence of more than 2,000 years. Imamoglu denies all allegations, calling them false and politically motivated. Arrested in March, his detention sparked nationwide protests. His allies say the case aims to block his potential 2028 presidential bid. The government denies political interference, saying the judiciary is independent. The trial has become a key test of Turkey's political and judicial climate.
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