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Turkish court adjourns case against top Erdogan opponent to September

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu addresses the media after a Turkish court adjourned until September a case against him, an opposition figure who opinion polls suggest would be a strong possible challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in upcoming national elections in Istanbul, Turkey, June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

A Turkish court on Wednesday adjourned until September a case against Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, an opposition figure who opinion polls suggest would be a strong possible challenger to President Tayyip Erdogan in upcoming national elections.

A verdict had been widely expected on Wednesday in the case, which could lead to a political ban for Imamoglu if he were found guilty and if any appeal then failed.

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