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Decision on Father Antonio Case Expected Tomorrow

Published February 18, 2026, 17:10
Decision on Father Antonio Case Expected Tomorrow

The decision of the three-member Court of Appeal is expected tomorrow for the founder of “The Ark of the World”, Antonio Papantoniou, and six co-defendants, regarding allegations of brutal punishments of children. The prosecutor requested the conviction of Papantoniou for causing grievous bodily harm and moral instigation, while requesting his acquittal from other charges. She also requested the conviction of four former employees for individual acts of bodily harm and the acquittal of two others. Today's session was marked by tension due to disagreement over the time of the decision announcement, with the secretary insisting on adhering to the schedule.