Ekrem Imamoglu denies charges that he tried to influence Turkiye’s judiciary in remarks he made about officials.

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure and potential challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, appeared in court on Friday to deny charges that he had attempted to influence the judiciary.

Istanbul's powerful opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, condemned on Friday what he described as "judicial harassment" targeting him, as thousands of supporters demanded justice outside the court. "We are experiencing the highest level of judicial harassment in Istanbul,

Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faces a new judicial investigation after criticizing legal actions against opposition municipalities. Accusations suggest the judiciary is used by the government for political leverage,