Verdict announced in the Saraçhane protests trial

The court has announced its verdict in the trial opened regarding the demonstrations held in Saraçhane during the arrest process of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. In the trial heard through two separate files, 88 people were acquitted, while two defendants were sentenced to prison due to their social media posts.

Verdict in the Saraçhane Protests Trial

The verdict hearings of the lawsuit filed against citizens who participated in the protests held in Saraçhane following the period when Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was detained and arrested were held. After taking the final defenses of the lawyers and the defendants, the court panel announced its verdict.

Acquittal Verdict for 88 People

In two separate files heard by the 65th Istanbul Criminal Court of First Instance, a total of 88 people on trial were acquitted of the charges of violating the Law on Meetings and Demonstration Marches. The court panel ruled for the acquittal of the defendants and finalized the files.

Social Media Penalty for Two Defendants

While acquittal decisions were handed down as a result of the trial, one defendant in each of the two separate files was penalized due to their social media posts. It was reported that these individuals were sentenced to 7 months and 15 days in prison each on charges of inciting to commit a crime, and the pronouncement of the verdict was suspended.