İmamoğlu's investigation intensified as he gave testimony twice in one day, with prosecutors questioning him on both corruption charges involving 4 billion lira in advertising tenders and "terror" accusations. His testimony was leaked and publicized by pro-government media.
Dawn raids targeted protestors in nine cities, with Interior Minister Yerlikaya announcing 343 detentions. Protests continued despite authorities extending the ban on demonstrations in Istanbul until March 27.
CHP leader Özel directly challenged mainstream media, threatening consequences for those not covering the protests, while referencing "penguin documentaries" - alluding to media censorship during the 2013 Gezi protests.
By evening, President Erdoğan responded to Özel's threats against media, stating "you cannot threaten media by naming specific outlets," as protests spread internationally.
Turkish cinema icon Filiz Akın's death briefly united political figures in expressions of condolence amid the political storm.