Defense by Lawyer Tora Pekin in the Ekrem İmamoğlu Trial
In the trial involving Ekrem İmamoğlu and other defendants, lawyer Tora Pekin presented a defense stating that legal detention periods have been exceeded and operations against municipalities are unlawful.
Taking the floor in the trial where Ekrem İmamoğlu and other defendants are being tried, Lawyer Tora Pekin pointed out the legal irregularities in the process, stating that the legal detention periods for 20 defendants have been exceeded.
Emphasis on Legal Detention Periods
Stating that the charges fall within the scope of the criminal court of first instance, Lawyer Tora Pekin emphasized that the 18-month legal detention period has been exceeded for 20 defendants and brought up the data table he prepared on the screen.
578-Day Process
Stating that he took the floor for additional statements during Ekrem İmamoğlu's interrogation under the shadow of a detention that has been ongoing for 578 days, Pekin said that the defense should normally be made by Lawyer Mehmet Pehlivan.
Operations Targeting Municipalities
Criticizing the operations targeting municipalities, Pekin stated that out of 17 municipalities, 16 mayors were arrested, and no operations were conducted against the remaining 8 municipalities.