Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and prominent opposition figure in Turkey, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for insulting and threatening a public prosecutor. This case is part of a broader set of allegations against Imamoglu, including corruption. His arrest in March sparked significant unrest in Turkey, marking the worst protests in over a decade. Imamoglu denies the charges, asserting that they are politically motivated due to his intention to run against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the 2028 elections. No ban on holding public office was issued despite the court's ruling.
Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's mayor and Turkey's leading opposition figure, received a 20-month prison sentence for insulting and threatening a public prosecutor.
Imamoglu's arrest in March, linked to alleged corruption, ignited significant street protests in Turkey, representing the nation's worst unrest in over a decade.
Despite facing serious allegations, Imamoglu claims he is being targeted for his intention to challenge President Erdogan in the upcoming 2028 presidential elections.
The court sentenced Imamoglu to over 20 months in prison for insulting a civil servant and making threats, without imposing a public office ban.
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