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Golden Dawn Criminal Organization Trial: 13-Year Sentences for Leadership, Life Imprisonment for Roupakias

Published March 11, 2026, 14:01
Golden Dawn Criminal Organization Trial: 13-Year Sentences for Leadership, Life Imprisonment for Roupakias

The Five-Member Criminal Court of Appeal upheld the initial sentences for members of the Golden Dawn criminal organization. Giorgos Roupakias was sentenced to life imprisonment, while key leaders of the organization, such as Nikos Michaloliakos and Ilias Kasidiaris, were sentenced to 13 years in prison. Other convicted individuals received sentences ranging from 6 to 10 years. The sentences for former MPs range from 5 to 7 years, with Eleni Zaroulia facing the greatest risk of imprisonment. Defense attorneys are attempting to prevent imprisonment for those who can be.