08.12.2025 14:55
The detained Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Mayor and the presidential candidate of the CHP, Ekrem İmamoğlu, appeared before the judge for the third time in the trial regarding the "fake diploma" case. Those who saw İmamoğlu, who has noticeably lost a significant amount of weight, could not hide their astonishment at his current appearance.
Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is detained at Marmara Prison in Silivri, appeared before the judge for the third time due to his diploma case, which he transferred from University College of Northern Cyprus.
Imamoğlu's lawyers, family, Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik, members of parliament, press members, and spectators gathered at Hall No. 2, located across from the Marmara Closed Penal Institution in Silivri.
JUDGE WARNED THOSE CHANTING
Imamoğlu was brought into the courtroom amid applause. Those who came to support Imamoğlu in the hall chanted slogans like "President Ekrem" and "President İmamoğlu." The judge also issued a warning. The judge repeatedly warned the audience not to take videos and photos before the hearing. Imamoğlu, who opposed the judge, said, "It is good to take images, Your Honor."
HIS LATEST STATE DREW ATTENTION
It did not go unnoticed that Ekrem İmamoğlu, who has been detained since March 23, 2025, has lost a significant amount of weight. Those who saw İmamoğlu's latest state could not help but say, "He has almost melted away."
Here are those images of İmamoğlu;