In the IMM case, the prosecutor requested the release of 3 defendants: including the mayor.

In the IMM case, the prosecutor requested the release of 3 defendants: including the mayor.

08.07.2026 17:40

In the IMM case, the prosecutor’s office requested the release of imprisoned defendants Beyoğlu Mayor İnan Güney, former Medya A.Ş. employee Ceyda Kıryak, and IMM Public Relations Branch Manager Serap Karay. During the hearing, a dispute over the defense time occurred between Ekrem İmamoğlu and the court president.

In the IMM case, the prosecutor requested the release of detained defendants Beyoğlu Mayor İnan Güney, former Media A.Ş. employee Ceyda Kıryak, and IMM Public Relations Branch Manager Serap Karay.

The trial of the IMM case, which includes suspended Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu among 59 detained and 414 defendants, continues at the Istanbul 40th Heavy Penal Court in the No. 1 Courtroom of Silivri Marmara Closed Prison.

İMAMOĞLU WAS REMOVED FROM THE COURTROOM

The hearing resumed after a break following a dispute over defense time between Ekrem İmamoğlu and the Court President, and İmamoğlu's removal from the courtroom.

RELEASE REQUEST FOR 3 INCLUDING THE MAYOR

The hearing prosecutor requested the release of detained defendants Beyoğlu Mayor İnan Güney, former Media A.Ş. employee Ceyda Kıryak, and IMM Public Relations Branch Manager Serap Karay.

A 1-hour break was given for the announcement of the interim decision.

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