Ekrem İmamoğlu's fake diploma trial started today. The hearing is being held at the Marmara Closed Penal Institution in Silivri.

Imamoğlu is being tried for the allegation that his diploma is fake. He has decided not to attend the hearing.

During the hearing, lawyers objected to the inadequacy of the courtroom. The court decided to hold the hearing in a larger room.

Imamoğlu's family and party members left the courtroom. Tense moments were experienced before the trial.

Imamoğlu drew attention by deciding not to attend the hearing. The trial will continue on September 11.