The court sentenced Imamoglu to 1 year and 8 months in the case of insulting the prosecutor.

The arrested mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison for insulting the prosecutor. This was reported on July 16 by the Haberturk TV channel.

"The judicial Board <...> sentenced Imamoglu to 1 year and 8 months in prison for "publicly insulting an official in connection with the performance of his official duties" and "threats," the publication says.

Imamoglu's trial is being held in Istanbul's Silivri prison. It is noted that the mayor's defense will appeal.

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On March 19, Turkish law enforcement authorities issued a warrant for Imamoglu's detention. An anti-corruption operation has been launched against the Istanbul administration.

The mayor of the city was arrested on March 23. After that, the country's Interior Ministry reported that Imamoglu had been temporarily suspended from his duties. Against the background of his arrest, mass protests began in the republic.