Category: Legal

Christos Kougiyas, the eldest son of renowned criminologist Alexis Kougias, has stepped forward to clarify recent publications regarding his father’s inheritance and whether a will was left behind. According to the 23-year-old, he and his sister Maira are the sole heirs ex intestate, as their father did not leave a will. In a social media…

In the recent second-degree trial for debts owed to his employees, Alexandros Lykourezos was found guilty of violating labor laws. The court sentenced him to a 30-month suspended prison sentence due to non-payment of leave allowances and Easter bonuses when he closed his legal office. Gianni Economou, speaking on Mega’s ‘Buongiorno’ show, revealed that Lykourezos…

Lawyers representing the London department store Harrods are reportedly offering six-figure compensation packages to victims of sexual abuse by former owner Mohamed Al Fayed. Victims could receive compensation ranging from £110,000 to as much as £200,000, depending on their willingness to undergo psychiatric evaluation, according to MPL Legal, which is coordinating the compensation program on…

Serious allegations of deliberate delays in the court proceedings concerning the Tempes tragedy were made today by the lawyer representing the Plakia family and the family of the freight driver. Speaking on Status FM radio, Leonidas Koumbouras accused experts of knowingly supporting the claim of illegal cargo despite evidence suggesting otherwise. This statement highlights a…

Intense drama unfolded during the trial of renowned actor Peter Philippidis, which continued today, Wednesday (12.03.25), with the testimony of the second accuser. The accuser alleged that Philippidis attempted to sexually assault her in his jeep back in 2014. During the proceedings, as the accuser detailed her claims, the defense attorney noted that Philippidis was…

In a majority decision, the Assembly of Presidents of the Greek Bar Associations has requested disciplinary action against Supreme Court President Ioanna Klapa. The Assembly convened in Athens on March 27, 2025, following a proposal from the Coordinating Committee. This move was prompted by Klapa’s directive for disciplinary action against judicial authorities on Rhodes who…

The trial of Georgia Bika has once again been postponed regarding the incident that occurred on Sunday night (23.03.2025) in Thessaloniki. Georgia Bika was driving her car on Delphion Street when she first collided with a motorcycle and then hit a parked car. Upon arriving at the scene, police officers found that the 27-year-old had…

The trial of renowned actor Petros Philippidis continued with the testimony of actress Evelina Papoulia. During her deposition, she recounted several incidents that occurred during their professional collaboration. ‘Generally, I am a person who values truth and integrity,’ Papoulia began, adding, ‘If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.’ She further…

In dark terms, the presiding judge of the Mixed Jury Court of Athens described the behavior of Rula Pispirigou after the death of her 3.5-year-old daughter, Malena Daskalaki, noting that she showed no signs of grief and was only anxious about the outcome of the forensic investigation and whether criminal activity would be revealed. The…

The trial of actor Petros Philippidis continued today with the testimony of witnesses, filled with revelations, tensions, and even tears. Spyros Bampilas, testifying as a witness in the case, could not hold back his emotions. He stated that Philippidis had numerous relationships with women, even while being aware of his wife’s knowledge. Bampilas mentioned that…

The prosecutor’s statement in the trial over the Mati fire tragedy is nearing completion today, Thursday (March 13, 2025). Prosecutor Stamatina Perimeni of the Three-Member Court of Felonies continues to outline her position before the judges, defendants, victims of the deadly fire in Mati, and a large audience that has been following the proceedings since…

The trial commenced today, Wednesday (5.3.25), only to be postponed until April 10 regarding the case involving illegal software called ‘Predator.’ In the courtroom of the Single-Member Court of Financial Crimes in Athens, four defendants sit—legal representatives and owners of companies implicated in the case. The charges against them involve varying degrees of financial misconduct…

A 35-year-old YouTuber, who faced charges of professional human trafficking, streaming offenses, and physical harm against vulnerable individuals, has been acquitted. After a three-month trial, the Mixed Jury Court decided unanimously to acquit him of all charges. The YouTuber was found not guilty by a 6-1 vote regarding human trafficking allegations. “I express my special…

Two giants of advocacy, whose names have resonated in every difficult and demanding case, left their mark on the legal world. On March 4, 2025, Alexandros Lykourezos was present at the farewell ceremony for Alexis Kougiás, offering warm and moving words. Lykourezos described his colleague as an ‘impressively combative peer’ and stated that ‘we are…