Emotional Testimony in Filipidis Trial: Actor Breaks Down Speaking About His Son and Acting

On June 23, 2025, the Mixed Jury Court once again hosted Petros Filipidis, who is accused of two attempted rapes against colleagues. Today, his defense is expected to conclude. According to the schedule, if Filipidis’s testimony finishes relatively early, it is not impossible that today’s session will also include the prosecution statement by Chief Prosecutor Andreas Karaflos. The presiding judge had previously warned that no further sessions would be granted for the defendant’s testimony, emphasizing that they would stay as long as necessary. During his emotional defense, the actor broke down while discussing his son and acting career. He mentioned how his child has been involved in theater since the age of three and expressed his belief that acting is the most beautiful job in the world. This case involves an alleged incident from 2014 when Filipidis reportedly attempted to rape an actress after offering her a ride home following a professional meeting. The victim claims she escaped by pretending to have a panic attack. In his defense, Filipidis denied ever using violence against anyone and stated that any incidents with the women were consensual. He argued that he may have been unfaithful or egotistical but was never a rapist. Additionally, he suggested that this case might stem from an attempt to redistribute opportunities in the artistic community during the pandemic. His lawyer requested a postponement due to potential bias within the court composition.