Eight defendants freed in Istanbul Municipality mass trial; mayor's lawyer among released

A Turkish court released eight key defendants in the Istanbul Municipality mass trial, including the jailed opposition mayor's lawyer, pending verdict. The releases mark a partial easing of a politically charged case, though dozens remain detained. The move may signal a shift in judicial pressure on opposition figures, but the broader legal campaign continues.

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