'Corruption' case against IMM: İmamoğlu completed his defense

Continuing his defense at the hearing held by the Istanbul 33rd High Criminal Court in the hall opposite the Marmara Closed Penal Institution, İmamoğlu made political criticisms and explained what kind of Türkiye he would establish.

Showing a copy of his unpublished book, which includes his defense, İmamoğlu said, "I brought a model of my unpublished book. There is no bomb in this book, there is this file in it. The things I told you are a little more abbreviated. I want it to be added to the file as evidence. Those who want to see it as evidence should see it as evidence. I want it to be added to the file. God is great, the nation is the witness, the future is near." He presented the book to the court.

İmamoğlu stated that the person who will have his will has not yet been born and stated that he represents the nation.

Stating that they will watch what decision will come out of this hall, İmamoğlu stated that he made his decision and that he is not guilty.

Defendant İmamoğlu concluded his defense as follows: "The last word has always been said by the nation, and the nation will say it again. That word of the nation is the foundation of the Republic, sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the nation. We are Atatürk's students, we are the indomitable guardians of the Republic, we are the eternal defenders of democracy. Whatever you do, the nation always has the last word, the final judgment is always given by divine justice. No one should have any doubts, justice will win, democracy will win, the Republic will win, this beloved nation will win. I feel like no one will win." "I entrust it not to my beloved nation."

The hearing will continue with the cross-examination of İmamoğlu after a break.