Greece Sports Violence Trial Begins

Trial started in Athens, Greece, with Olympiacos chairman Marinakis as defendant.
2023 Piraeus incident: police officer George Lyngeridis died after flare attack.
Fans accused of moving flares and explosives before match.
Over 210 defendants; trial in special room near Korydallos prison.
Court adjourned to Nov 25; Marinakis absent, lawyers seek larger courtroom.
Trial part of crackdown on sports gangs after 2022-2023 fatalities.

Legal Proceedings | Public Safety | Sports Violence

Greece

Evangelos Marinakis | George Lyngeridis

2 months ago