Melike Çapan

In seven days spanning two weeks in Silivri, ten defendants finally had the opportunity to explain themselves before a judge for the first time. The first words of every single one of them at the rostrum were, "There is someone listening to us." They all wished to be reunited with their families before the holiday (Eid). Despite the pleas from Ekrem İmamoğlu and the lawyers for the delegation to make a decision in this direction, there was no response. As they left the hall, the defendants first embraced one another to exchange holiday greetings, then turned to their families and departed, saying, "Happy holidays."